People have mixed reactions towards the Special Court verdict which sentenced ex-military ruler General (R) Pervez Musharraf to death for committing high treason. Similarly, the public even had mixed responses when superstar Mehwish Hayat came out in support for Musharraf.
According to reports, in its short order, the Special Court said that:
“we have analyzed complaints, records, arguments and facts in the case for three months, and found Musharraf guilty of high treason according to Article 6 of the Constitution.”
After the verdict was passed against Musharraf, Mehwish Hayat tweeted:
A very famous Irish Soldier, Thomas Francis Meagher said…
"The treason of which I stand convicted loses all its guilt, has been sanctified as a duty, and will be ennobled as a sacrifice."#Musharraf #MusharrafVerdict— Mehwish Hayat TI (@MehwishHayat) December 17, 2019
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Let’s put politics aside for one moment. This man was our President & guided us through some every difficult times. Like him or loathe him, he deserves the opportunity to be heard. At least we can grant him that dignity.After all does the law not say”Innocent till proven guilty”? pic.twitter.com/ys2Sbyph64
— Mehwish Hayat TI (@MehwishHayat) December 4, 2019
Soon enough, various other Pakistani celebrities came out in support of the former ruler.
When celebrities like Shaan Shahid and Mehwish Hayat voiced support for the ex-president they were both lauded and trolled.
Given the mixed public sentiments towards Musharraf, some of Mehwish Hayat’s followers agreed with her.
https://twitter.com/MeerMuh46738526/status/1206982656950460417
She really deserves Nishan-e-Haider this time!
— Fraz (@NthngMtrs) December 17, 2019
I firmly agree. We r a nation of haters & we find itdifficult2honor our heroes. Caseinpoint Nusrat F.A.K.Theonly timesinPakistans History I havebeena proudnational hasbeenduring Ayub khan P.Mussharaf &now Imran khan .All 3 r criticisedbrutally. Asforthe rest wedeservedwhatwe got
— Maheen Khan (@Maheenkhanpk) December 5, 2019
Mehwish Hayat’s supporters even trolled those trolling her.
Have you ever heared what your papa said to you @AQKSays
Son these army personel have given alot. Alot then you think. Pray that you never meet any army indvidual with such statements. I pray you go to our so called lawayers and courts for justice and they reveal their true face— Usman Khan Berki (@BerkiUsman) December 17, 2019
Others were disappointed. Previously, the actress voiced how she wants to be judged on her talent alone. She didn’t specifically mention political ideals, but she did emphasize the need to evaluate on talent alone.
“Judge people on talent, on merit, on intellect, on wit..”
You seriously need a crash course in history! And please don't play Benazir Bhutto in a film if you feel sorrow over the rightful death sentence of the dictator who killed her! It's hard to imagine that the Bhutto family agreed to you playing Benazir! @BakhtawarBZ @BBhuttoZardari
— Ayesha Kaifi #FreePalestine 🇵🇸 (@do_jeeney) December 17, 2019
Huh? An Irish revolutionary fighting against the British Empire is comparable to a military dictator who seized power for himself in brazen violation of the constitution of a sovereign state that he swore to uphold?
— Omar Waraich (@OmarWaraich) December 17, 2019
Meanwhile, Elan’s creative director Khadija Shah also expressed her disappointment on the special court’s verdict.
https://twitter.com/khadijah_shah/status/1206851891679965184
The matter got political.
— M.xeeshan (@Mxeeshan2) December 17, 2019
https://twitter.com/glomad92/status/1206986357467422720
Speaking of political, you can count on Hamza Ali Abbasi to air his views.
After #Musharraf verdict, Will PML N & our SUPER INTELLECTUALS now apologise for their allegations abt Judiciary being Establishment's puppet when Nawaz's verdict came out?
— Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) December 17, 2019
Of course, Veena Malik was also on Musharraf’s side.
We live in a country where a man convicted for looting billions is given a safe passage to London while a former COAS who fought for Pakistan is given death sentence. You may have political differences with him but he can be anything but traitor. #Musharraf sahab we are with u.
— VEENA MALIK (@iVeenaKhan) December 17, 2019
Shan Shahid also voiced support for the former army chief.
A sad day indeed .. when a patriot is called a traitor. #PervezMusharraf you sir will always be our patriot . A true Pakistani a brave soldier and son of the soil. #pakarmyZindabad .
— Shaan Shahid (@mshaanshahid) December 17, 2019
Most of Shaan’s followers second his statement.
— A Kashan (@Amna94895885) December 17, 2019
Indeed!Shameful decision & funny democracy.#PervaizMusharraf had always been loyal to Pakistan.Its insult of Pak slodiers & martyrs to call him traitor.The ones protecting this motherland,fighting at borders for us to be called traitors.#Musharaf_Hero_Of_Pakistan
— Zunaira Khalid (@Zunaira95799105) December 17, 2019
Stand strong with General Pervez Musharraf. I will always call him General Musharraf. He fought for 🇵🇰 fought for us. Regardless of his good or bad decisions as Head of State. He led n served the most important institution with pride n dignity.Luv, respect n support for him👍🙌🏻🇵🇰
— Wajih (@SWajihHashmi) December 17, 2019
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There were some dissenting notes as well.
#Lollywood remains hostage to this day from #Lifafas of #Pindi 👦
— Asad Ali Qureshi (@QureshiAsadAli) December 17, 2019
That’s when someone offered an interesting middle ground.
https://twitter.com/Rationale_think/status/1207039945472385030
Other celebrities who support Musharraf include:
I stand with #Musharraf , @P_Musharraf pic.twitter.com/ACCnKBsQ8F
— Waqar Zaka (@ZakaWaqar) December 17, 2019
General Musharraf we stand with you. Long live Pak Army 🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/9WQv8M0cFn
— Annie Khalid (@annie_khalid) December 17, 2019
