General Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan’s infamous military dictator and former president has been in and out of the news due to his recent health conditions. He has allegedly been diagnosed of a rare disease called amyloidosis, due to which broken protein starts getting deposited in various organs.
Earlier this month President Musharraf was shifted to a hospital as an “emergency” in Dubai and had been advised complete bed rest by doctors till his recovery
All Pakistan Muslim League’s Overseas President Afzaal Siddiqui disclosed that the disease had “weakened his nervous system,” when the former president was first diagnosed. Upon his full recovery, he intended to return to Pakistan.
Yesterday, President Musharraf was allegedly again admitted to the ICU in Dubai following his critical condition.
Former military dictator of #Pakistan Gen pervez #musharraf admitted in ICU at a dubai hospital in critical health conditions…
— Mateen Haider (@haider_mateen) May 29, 2019
And a few hours later, according to unconfirmed sources, the news broke out that the former President may have passed away
Musharraf admitted in ICU, his condition is critical some are reporting that he passed away. I dont know if it's true but it reminds me of this.
Tumse pehle jo yahan takht-nasheen tha, usey bhi apne Khuda honay ka itna he yakeen tha.
— Anas (@teepusahab) May 29, 2019
At this point of time, no official source has covered the news so it’s all a speculation based on WhatsApp forwarded dubious sources
@SaadiaBukhari @munazzaanwaar @mahwashajaz_ @MultaniSaint
Someone sent a whatsapp message, this is source of their news https://t.co/kt0IpM3yHn
— 𝐍.𝐃.𝐑 (@SirAnnDee) May 29, 2019
And people aren’t exactly sure of the entire situation
https://twitter.com/TheWhirlingSufi/status/1133812483662258178
Naturally, the news has gotten people a little worried across the nation
Is Musharraf alright?
— سمیرا (@SumairaJajja) May 29, 2019
However, according to a journalist, Aniqa Nisar, the former president is still alive and she has confirmed the news from her sources
Just confirmed. The rumours about @P_Musharraf are fake. He is alright.
— Aniqa Nisar (@AniqaNisar) May 29, 2019
While there are other accounts calling out the news for being fake, too
Fake news he just has a rare disease and not well but hes alive and kicking so fake news
— International Taskforce (@TaskforcePak) May 29, 2019
At this point of time, we’re not exactly sure if Musharraf is alive. But amidst the confusion, we genuinely wish him a speedy recovery in case the entire situation turns out to be a rumor.
