Pakistan's Musharraf trial adjourned until Friday

Former military ruler Pervez Musharraf's trial has been adjourned until Friday and his indictment deferred. He appeared in a Pakistani court for the first time onTuesday on treason charges. Security and health concerns prevented him from attending earlier hearings, and he has been in hospital for more than a month. Mr Musharraf is accused of unlawfully suspending the constitution and instituting emergency rule in 2007.

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Musharraf trial adjourned [FirstPost]

Pakistan's Pervez Musharraf in court for treason trial [BBC]

Pakistan's Pervez Musharraf arrives at court for first time [NDTV]