'Recovery not possible, organs malfunctioning': Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf in critical condition

Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf, who has been battling health issues for a long time, remains in critical condition, according to his family. Musharraf's family released an official statement clarifying the rumours of his death, saying that he is currently in a delicate condition.

The former Pakistan president's family said that though he is not on a ventilator right now, he has been in the hospital for the last three weeks due to a complicated ailment, for which he is undergoing treatment. His family further said that "recovery is not possible" for him.

In an official statement, his family said, "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."

Message from Family:

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. pic.twitter.com/xuFIdhFOnc

— Pervez Musharraf (@P_Musharraf) June 10, 2022

There was a lot of confusion regarding the health condition of Pervez Musharraf, with several media outlets and social media reports claiming that he has passed away. Pakistani media house Waqt News reported that Musharraf has taken his last breath on June 10 after a tough battle against ailments. Refuting these rumours, a Pakistani journalist named Wajahat Kazmi said that Musharraf is not dead, but his condition remains critical.

The news circulating about former President Gen Pervez Musharraf is not true. He is sick but at home.

— Wajahat Kazmi (@KazmiWajahat) June 10, 2022

Earlier, it was reported that General Musharraf was placed on a ventilator yesterday, and his condition was deteriorating. It was also reported that he had been admitted to a hospital in United Arab Emirates (UAE) and is currently in the ICU. 

Pervez Musharraf, who is the former president of Pakistan, assumed the position after a successful military takeover of the nation in 1999, overthrowing the federal government. He remained the 10th President of Pakistan from 2001 to 2008, after which he tendered his resignation to avoid impeachment during his tenure.