Family says Pervez Musharraf ‘is not on ventilator’

DUBAI     -    The family of Pervez Musharraf on Friday clarified that the former president of Pakistan is not put on the ventilator. “Has been hospitalized for the last 3 weeks due to a complication of his ailment (Amyloidosis). Going through a difficult stage where recovery is not possible and organs are malfunctioning. Pray for ease in his daily living,” the family said in a tweet on Friday. Earlier, the All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) party established by former Pakistan president rejected the reports of his death.  According to APML, the ex-military ruler was taken back to his residence after three weeks of being admitted to the hospital. It also refuted news related to him being in critical condition or on a ventilator.  The circulating news regarding his death is not correct, it said, asking the public to pray for his speedy recovery.

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