Pakistan's mission in UAE confirms death of former president Pervez Musharraf

Pakistan's former president Pervez Musharraf died on Sunday in Dubai, the spokesperson for the Pakistani mission in the United Arab Emirates said, confirming local media reports.

"I can confirm that he passed away this morning," Shazia Siraj, spokesperson for Pakistan's consulate in Dubai and embassy in Abu Dhabi, told Reuters.

Siraj said the mission was in contact with Musharraf's family.

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