The funeral prayers of the All Pakistan Muslim League chief, who died after a prolonged illness on Sunday at a hospital in Dubai, will be held today in Malir Cantonment's Polo Ground at 1:45pm.
The former military ruler would be laid to rest in the Fauji graveyard as a grave is being prepared for his body. The security of the graveyard has been handed over to Rangers as it is expected that high-profile personalities would attend the last rituals.It is recalled that Musharraf’s father is also buried in Karachi while his mother has been laid to rest in Dubai.On Monday, the former President’s remains were brought to Sindh capital in a special plane from the UAE. Reports suggest that his body was given ritual washing and shrouding in UAE, where he passed away.The jet carrying his body landed at the old terminal of Karachi airport, and his family members along were shifted to their destination under security.Earlier, his family approached the Pakistan consulate in UAE to shift his body back to Pakistan, and the Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai issued a no-objection certificate.The former President succumbed to his illness early Sunday in UAE, where he stayed for the last six years. The country's top leaders including President, Prime Minister expressed grief over the death of the former army chief.