Former Pakistani president sentenced to death for treason

Musharraf, who is currently being treated at a Dubai hospital, came to power through a military coup in 1999. His actions were initially legalised by courts and then parliament. But the announcement of the state of emergency in 2007 brought charges against him.

The case against Pervez Musharuff has dragged through the courts since 2014, dating back to raising charges against him. In 2016 he was allowed to leave the country for medical treatment, thanks to what is believed to be pressure on the country's powerful army.

Pakistan's justice organs repeatedly asked Pervez Musharraff to return to testify. But the former president cited the state of health as a reason not to return.

Earlier this month from a hospital in Dubai, Musharaf voiced distrust of the judicial process, saying it was being victimised.

The country's main opposition parties welcomed the court's decision, calling it a shield against any coup in the future. More than half of his existence as a Pakistani state has been passed under direct military rule.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, leader of the opposition People's Party and son of the late Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, writes on the social Twitter network “democracy is the best revenge”.

The government, viewed as close to the military, has not yet made an official statement. However, one of the cabinet ministers expressed reservations regarding the decision.

We must unite the country. Why make decisions that divide the country and institutions?

Political analysts say implementing the sentence may not be easy in a country where the military is still considered the most powerful institution.