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Musharraf ordered to appear in court for Bugti murder trial

Islamabad: Former Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharraf was today ordered by an anti-terrorism court to appear before it on April 21 or face arrest in connection with the murder case of Baloch nationalist leader Akbar



Jamil Akbar Bugti, the son of Akbar Bugti, had named Musharraf, former Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and other high-ups in the murder of his father.

The Balochistan High Court has already issued arrest warrants for the accused persons.

Bugti was killed in a cave on August 26, 2006, during a military crackdown ordered by Musharraf who was the president and army chief at the time.

Bugti had led an armed campaign to press for provincial autonomy and a greater share of profits in Balochistan's natural resources.

The death of the Baloch chieftain sparked angry protests in the country.

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