Pakistan's former president, Pervez Musharraf, on Monday pleaded not guilty to five counts of treason, in the latest chapter of a long-running drama between the country's increasingly assertive judiciary and its former military ruler.

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Pakistan court indicts Pervez Musharraf for treason

Pakistan's former president, Pervez Musharraf, on Monday pleaded not guilty to five counts of treason, in the latest chapter of a long-running drama between the country's increasingly assertive judiciary and its former military ruler. (Getty Images)

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Musharraf faces the death penalty if convicted of the charges over his suspension of the constitution and imposition of emergency rule in 2007, when he was trying to extend his rule as president. (Getty Images)

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Judge Faisal Arab, who heads the special panel of three judges trying the case, rejected a defence plea for additional time. (Getty Images)

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Musharraf stood ramrod straight and replied "Not guilty" to each charge. (Getty Images)

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"I would like to ask where is the justice for me in the Islamic republic of Pakistan ... I have only given to this country and not taken anything," Musharraf said. "I prefer death to surrender." (Getty Images)

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The case is being closely watched for any impact on the relationship between Pakistan's three power centres — the historically powerful military, an increasingly independent judiciary and the civilian government, led by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. (Getty Images)

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Some observers are concerned that the trial could anger the army, which has ruled Pakistan for more than half its history since independence in 1947. (Getty Images)

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Musharraf has told reporters the whole army supported him, though the military leadership has given no indication that it might intervene in the trial. (Getty Images)

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