Musharraf expresses regret over the special court verdict.

ISLAMABAD/DUBAI -- Hours after the special court hearing the high treason case against former president general (retd) Pervez Musharraf announced its verdict, Pervez Musharraf's political party, the All Pakistan Muslim League, stated they were 'appalled' by the court's decision to announce the judgment without recording the former president's statement. Meanwhile Pervez Musharraf has expressed regret over the special court verdict. Musharraf said that he will give reaction over the verdict after holding consultation with his lawyers.

'We think this is an unconstitutional trial pursued in the most unconstitutional way without hearing his lawyer and giving them a chance to defend him,' the party said in a press release.

Expressing reservations over the special court's 'one-sided decision', APML has decided to file an appeal against the judgment and stated that the party leaders are consulting their legal team and shall announce their future course of action.

APML further said that during his stay in...