Pakistans Former President General Pervez Musharraf (Retired) passed away at the age of 79 after an extended illness, at a healthcare facility in Dubai, according to Pakistans Geo News. . .

The previous four-star basic, who remained in Dubai considering that March 2016, was undergoing treatment for amyloidosis, an uncommon illness that happens when an irregular protein, called amyloid, builds up in your organs and interferes with their typical functionAs per local media reports quoting his member of the family, Musharraf was hospitalised for a couple of weeks due to a complication of his ailment.

The previous president has been in UAE for the last eight years getting medical treatment.

Previously, Musharraf expressed his desire to spend the rest of his life in his home nation, regional media reported.Source - The Guardian- Agencies