DUBAI: A message from the family of former military dictator and ex-President Pervez Musharraf said that his organs are malfunctioning, adding that “recovery is not possible”.
“He is not 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 message on Pervez Musharraf’s official Twitter handle read.
The tweet by Musharraf’s family follows after news of former military dictator Pervez Musharraf passing away on Friday in certain sections of Pakistan media created confusion, as several other publications denied the news.
Pakistani media reported the demise of Pervez Musharraf on their Twitter handle. The tweet has since been deleted.
Meanwhile, a senior Pakistani journalist claimed that the news of Pervez Musharraf’s demise is “not true”.
Meanwhile, The All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) — the political party established by former military dictator and ex-president Pervez Musharraf — on Friday rubbished the reports of his death.
According to APML, the ex-military dictator 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.
The party said that Musharraf is being treated for amyloidosis at his home and his condition is stable.
Amyloidosis is a condition which is caused by a build-up of an abnormal protein in organs and tissues that prevents them from working properly.
It is important no note that the former Pakistani ruler is living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the last many years.
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