Electricity misuse case may cost Musharraf his “Mr. Clean” claim

September 21st, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Former Pakistan president and military ruler Pervez Musharraf has said he would return to the country "when circumstances improve". Speaking to Geo TV from Philadelphia, Musharraf said he would return home under pleasant circumstances.

September 16th, 2009 LAHORE - Days after former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf's statement that Islamabad had diverted US aid to strengthen its defence against India was splashed in the media all over, the former general has denied allegations of misuse of army equipment, saying the media has highlighted a 'non-issue'. Dr Nasim Ashraf, one of Musharraf's close friends, told a private television channel that the former President has categorically denied misuse of any US military aid during his regime.

September 11th, 2009 LAHORE - Saudi King Abdullah was 'surprised' to hear Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf, during his recent Saudi Arabia visit, say that his visit was for Pakistan and not for any personal gain. "During Musharraf's recent visit to Saudi Arabia, King Abdullah was surprised to hear Musharraf say he was not there for personal gains but for Pakistan," Musharraf's spokesman Rashid Qureshi said.

August 28th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has cleared all the outstanding electricity dues of his Chak Shahzad farm house. Pakistan National Assembly Standing Committee on Water and Power was informed here on Thursday that Musharraf paid 480, 910 rupees to clear the fine imposed by the Islamabad Electric Power Company (IESCO).

August 14th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Political parties in Pakistan have no consensus among them over the trial of former president General Pervez Musharraf. While the Awami National Party (ANP) has supported charges against Musharraf, the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) has clarified that it would not support any legal action against the former general.

August 11th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf may be arrested if he returns to the country following the registration of a case against him by the Islamabad Police for illegally confining judges during the emergency in 2007. "He could either be arrested on his return or through Interpol" said Hakim Khan, SHO Secretariat Police station, where the case has been registered.

July 29th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf might be hoping that the Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) would come to his rescue amid the volley of legal cases being filed against him, but the PML-Q, which had close relations with Musharraf, has made it clear that it has 'nothing to do' with the former general. PML-Q Secretary General Mushahid Hussain said his party has no relation with Musharraf.

July 27th, 2009 LAHORE - Former president Pervez Musharraf has said that his lectures were aimed at removing misconceptions about the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and the country's military in the international community. Musharraf said he would visit the country when he felt necessary, adding that he did not fear returning home.

July 27th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Former president Pervez Musharraf has been advised not to return to Pakistan as his adversaries have chalked out a plan to drag him to courts on various counts while some extremist groups are also active in the wake of speculation regarding Musharraf's return. The retired general has been in constant contact with his old aides, serving and otherwise, and weighing the pros and cons of returning home.

July 19th, 2009 LAHORE - The Pakistan Electric Power Company (PEPCO) has disconnected the power supply to former President Pervez Musharraf's Chak Shahzad farm house, after he failed to pay outstanding bills. PEPCO's Managing Director Tahir Basharat said notices have been issued to Musharraf along with 34 other residents of Chak Shahzad over 'misuse' of electricity.

July 7th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - No matter how rich former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz are, they still cherish gifts and presentations offered to them. Both leaders just adored the numerous gifts, offered to them by various heads of state and other officials during their visit to several countries, and that is why they took all such presentations with them after they stepped down.

July 2nd, 2009 LAHORE - Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf has been asked to pay 500,000 rupees as electricity charges for his Chak Shahzad farm house, where he has been receiving electricity at much lower cost. Pakistan Electric Power Company (PEPCO) Managing Director Tahir Basharat Cheema told a private television that he was unaware about Musharraf receiving electricity at a subsidized rate.

May 24th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf has denied any role in the killing of Baloch leader Akbar Bugti, saying he is ready to deal with all the allegations being leveled against him. In an interview to a private television channel, he termed all the allegations as 'baseless' and 'concocted', and said he doesn't consider it necessary to respond to all the charges.

May 20th, 2009 LAHORE - The Abbottabad Police has registered a case against former President General Pervez Musharraf on charges of murder, attempt to murder and kidnapping. The case has been filed on the orders of the district and sessions judge, The Daily Times reports.

May 15th, 2009 LAHORE - Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf has denied reports that he had asked the then prime minister Nawaz Sharif to seek US help during the Kargil war in 1999. In an interview to a private television channel, Musharraf said he had never asked Sharif to talk to the then US President Bill Clinton to 'save the army' during the Kargil war.