The Balochistan High Court has warned former Pakistani dictator Gen Pervez Musharraf that a red warrant would be issued to him, if he fails to appear in court in connection with the murder of Baloch nationalist leader Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti in a military operation in 2006.<br/> <br/>Earlier this year, an anti-terrorism court had acquitted the former president in the murder of Baloch leader but Bugti's son had challenged the acquittal. Bugti had led an armed campaign to press for provincial autonomy and a greater share of profits from Balochistan's natural resources.<br/> <br/>The death of the Baloch chieftain had sparked angry protests in parts of the country. Musharraf is facing a slew of cases, including the high treason trial and the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.
News On AIR | December 21, 2016 9:06 PM
Balochistan HC warns Musharraf of red warrant if he fails to appear