Abdul Rasheed Ghazi murder case: Court approves Musharraf’s bail

ISLAMABAD: Additional Session Judge, Wajid Ali on Monday approved the bail petition of former president General (retd) Pervez Musharraf in the Abdul Rasheed Ghazi murder case.

Speaking to the media, Musharraf’s counsel said the former president would remain in the country. According to the counsel, the bail had been granted against two surety bonds of RS 100,000 each.
Musharraf’s counsel further said that the surety bonds would be submitted on Tuesday.
The former president’s name will remain on the Exit Control List (ECL) and he will require the government’s approval prior to leaving the country.
Earlier on Friday, the court had reserved its decision in the case following arguments presented by both sides.