Exiled former Pakistani military leader Pervez Musharraf was sentenced to death Tuesday after being found guilty of treason, a verdict swiftly condemned by the armed forces which have ruled the country for almost half its 72-year history.
The court's decision marks the first time a former leader of the armed forces has been convicted of treason and sentenced to death in
Pakistan, where the military maintains strong influence and senior officers are often considered immune from prosecution.
Several Pakistani media sources reported the verdict and sentence handed down by a three-member special court, while a senior judicial official confirmed the rulings to AFP.