In Pakistan, special court is starting proceedings against former President Pervez Musharraf in treason case today.

The government had earlier filed a complaint under article 6 of the constitution and other relevant laws against the former President for subverting suspending abrogating and holding in abeyance the constitution. The court has summoned the former President to face the charges.

Earlier, the Islamabad High Court rejected a petition by Musharraf challenging the constitution of special court as well as his plea for trial under the army