ISLAMABAD // A Pakistani court ordered the arrest of former president Pervez Musharraf in one of three cases dating back to his 1999-2008 period in office, officials said.
The retired general immediately left the court premises in Islamabad, driving away in a jeep escorted by his bodyguards to an unknown location. It was not immediately clear if or when he would be arrested.
A spokesman for Musharraf's All Pakistan Muslim League said that his supporters had been taken aback by the arrest order, after the same court last week granted him bail.
The will appeal the decision.
"We were quite sure that the judge would extend the bail, but it came to our surprise when the judge said bail was dismissed and he should be arrested," APML spokesman Muhammad Amjad told AFP.
Mr Musharraf returned to Pakistan on March 24 after four years in self-imposed exile in Dubai, and is accused over the 2007 killing of Benazir Bhutto, the 2006 death of a Baluch rebel leader and for sacking judges in 2007.
He has been in and out of courts in recent weeks, extending his bail in connection with all three cases, but today a court in Islamabad cancelled his bail over the 2007 sacking of judges.
"The judge Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui ordered that the interim bail is dismissed," Mr Musharraf's defence lawyer Qamar Afzal said.
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White Bears, Al Ain Theebs, Dubai Mighty Camels, Abu Dhabi Storms, Abu Dhabi Scorpions and Vipers
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Vitamin B12: Important for nerve health and energy production, especially for vegetarians, vegans and individuals with absorption issues.
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Rating: 1/5
Race card
5pm: Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 (Turf) 1,600m
5.30pm: Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 1,600m
6pm: Arabian Triple Crown Round-1 Listed (PA) Dh230,000 (T) 1,600m
6.30pm: Wathba Stallions Cup Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 (T) 1,400m
7pm: Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 1,200m
7.30pm: Handicap (TB) Dh100,000 (T) 2,400m
ARGENTINA SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Franco Armani, Agustin Marchesin, Esteban Andrada
Defenders: Juan Foyth, Nicolas Otamendi, German Pezzella, Nicolas Tagliafico, Ramiro Funes Mori, Renzo Saravia, Marcos Acuna, Milton Casco
Midfielders: Leandro Paredes, Guido Rodriguez, Giovani Lo Celso, Exequiel Palacios, Roberto Pereyra, Rodrigo De Paul, Angel Di Maria
Forwards: Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero, Lautaro Martinez, Paulo Dybala, Matias Suarez
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Stars: Colin Farrell, Hugh Grant
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La Mer lowdown
La Mer beach is open from 10am until midnight, daily, and is located in Jumeirah 1, well after Kite Beach. Some restaurants, like Cupagahwa, are open from 8am for breakfast; most others start at noon. At the time of writing, we noticed that signs for Vicolo, an Italian eatery, and Kaftan, a Turkish restaurant, indicated that these two restaurants will be open soon, most likely this month. Parking is available, as well as a Dh100 all-day valet option or a Dh50 valet service if you’re just stopping by for a few hours.
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The specs
- Engine: 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8
- Power: 640hp
- Torque: 760nm
- On sale: 2026
- Price: Not announced yet
