Pervez PervMusharraf
... former dictator of Pakistain, who was less dictatorial and corrupt than any Pak civilian government to date ...
on Friday posted a video message to the Twitter account of the All Pakistain Moslem League (APML), hailing the Supreme Court's disqualification of Nawaz Sharif
... served two non-consecutive terms as prime minister, heads the Pakistain Moslem League (Nawaz). Noted for his spectacular corruption, the 1998 Pak nuclear test, border war with India, and for being tossed by General Musharraf...
as a "historic decision".
"Today is a historic and important day for Paks," he said in a recorded video, in which he also briefly summarised the decision of the apex court bench.
"I want to heartily congratulate the Supreme Court bench especially because it is a brave decision which is in accordance with the principles of justice and fairness."
He added that he wants to also congratulate the entire Supreme Court in general.
"Especially all members of the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) who bravely presented such a good investigation report to the SC bench despite all threats."