Relief for Gen as Pak SC says he can fight polls in uniform

“The petitions hereby are dismissed as not maintainable,” said Justice Bhagwandas, who headed the nine-judge Bench.

Lawyers for Pakistan’s Opposition said they would appeal against the ruling. Presidential elections are due on October 6.

Flag-waving Opposition supporters and anti-government lawyers waiting outside the court chanted “Shame! Shame!” and “Go, Musharraf! Go!” as the verdict was announced. Musharraf has given a commitment to the apex court that he will give up his uniform if he wins another five-year term in office on October 6.