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Pervez Musharraf’s mother admitted to Sharjah hospital in serious condition

She is currently in a serious condition and is being kept under observation in the ICU at a Sharjah-based hospital.

The Dubai-based mother of the former military ruler of Pakistan, Pervez Musharraf, was hospitatlised due to a heart condition on Saturday.

Zahra Musharraf, mother of Gen. Pervez Musharraf at the W. Wilson Hospital in Shajrah on Saturday. – KT photo by M. Sajjad

She is currently in a serious condition and is being kept under observation in the ICU at a Sharjah-based hospital.

A spokesperson for Musharraf’s All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) party told Khaleej Times that Musharraf’s 95-year-old mother, Zahra Pervez, suffered from breathing issues brought on by her heart condition. She was rushed to W.W.Wilson Hospital in Sharjah where she was attended to by her family doctors. “She is a heart patient and this has caused breathing problems. She also has other age-related complications,” said the spokesperson.

According to a source, she had been rushed to hospital a couple of days ago as well but had recovered.

“Please pray for Gen Musharraf’s mother. She has been taken to the W.W. Wilson Hospital in Sharjah in serious condition 10 minutes ago,” read a message sent by the spokesperson on Saturday. Musharraf’s wife Sehba, along with other relatives, accompanied her mother-in-law to the hospital.

A high-profile treason case is currently being held against the 70-year-old Musharraf. He is barred from travelling and is currently in a military hospital in the garrison city of Rawalpindi in Pakistan. He has avoided appearing before the special court, citing medical and security concerns.

Musharraf is facing charges of challenging the Pakistan Constitution in 2007 when he imposed emergency rule and fired top members of the judiciary.

It was not clear if Musharraf would be allowed to travel to the UAE to see his sick mother. “It depends on the government and court,” added the spokesperson.

asmaalizain@khaleejtimes.com