{"id":242552,"date":"2019-12-18T12:32:51","date_gmt":"2019-12-18T07:32:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/?p=242552"},"modified":"2019-12-18T13:32:51","modified_gmt":"2019-12-18T08:32:51","slug":"mehwish-hayat-shaan-and-other-celebrities-support-general-musharraf-in-treason-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/mehwish-hayat-shaan-and-other-celebrities-support-general-musharraf-in-treason-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Mehwish Hayat, Shaan, and Other Celebrities Support General Musharraf in Treason Case"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>According to reports, in its short order, the Special Court said that:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;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.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>After the verdict was passed against Musharraf, Mehwish Hayat tweeted:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A very famous Irish Soldier, Thomas Francis Meagher said&#8230; <br \/>&quot;The treason of which I stand convicted loses all its guilt, has been sanctified as a duty, and will be ennobled as a sacrifice.&quot;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Musharraf?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Musharraf<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MusharrafVerdict?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MusharrafVerdict<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Mehwish Hayat TI (@MehwishHayat) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MehwishHayat\/status\/1206981920581672960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 17, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; letter-spacing: 5px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0;\">ALSO READ<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; font-family: Raleway ,sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/mehwish-hayat-has-not-abandoned-speaking-for-kashmir-so-lets-give-her-a-break\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mehwish Hayat Has Not Abandoned Speaking for Kashmir, So Lets Give Her a Break<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Let\u2019s put politics aside for one moment. This man was our President &amp; 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\u201dInnocent till proven guilty\u201d? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ys2Sbyph64\">pic.twitter.com\/ys2Sbyph64<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Mehwish Hayat TI (@MehwishHayat) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MehwishHayat\/status\/1202284985073512450?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 4, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Soon enough, various other Pakistani celebrities came out in support of the former ruler.<\/p>\n<p>When celebrities like Shaan Shahid and Mehwish Hayat voiced support for the ex-president they were both lauded and trolled.<\/p>\n<p>Given the mixed public sentiments towards Musharraf, some of Mehwish Hayat&#8217;s followers agreed with her.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/MeerMuh46738526\/status\/1206982656950460417<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">She really deserves Nishan-e-Haider this time!<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Fraz (@NthngMtrs) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NthngMtrs\/status\/1206989943219855360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 17, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I firmly agree. We r a nation of haters &amp; we find itdifficult2honor our heroes. Caseinpoint Nusrat F.A.K.Theonly timesinPakistans History I havebeena proudnational hasbeenduring Ayub khan P.Mussharaf &amp;now Imran khan .All 3 r criticisedbrutally. Asforthe rest wedeservedwhatwe got<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Maheen Khan (@Maheenkhanpk) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Maheenkhanpk\/status\/1202453172121415680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 5, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Mehwish Hayat&#8217;s supporters even trolled those trolling her.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Have you ever heared what your papa said to you <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AQKSays?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AQKSays<\/a><br \/>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<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Usman Khan Berki (@BerkiUsman) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BerkiUsman\/status\/1207001548485799937?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 17, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Others were disappointed. Previously, the actress voiced how she wants to be judged on her talent alone. She didn&#8217;t specifically mention political ideals, but she did emphasize the need to evaluate on talent alone.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Judge people on talent, on merit, on intellect, on wit..&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">You seriously need a crash course in history! And please don&#39;t play Benazir Bhutto in a film if you feel sorrow over the rightful death sentence of the dictator who killed her! It&#39;s hard to imagine that the Bhutto family agreed to you playing Benazir! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BakhtawarBZ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BakhtawarBZ<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BBhuttoZardari?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BBhuttoZardari<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ayesha Kaifi #FreePalestine \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf8 (@do_jeeney) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/do_jeeney\/status\/1206991418071404544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 17, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">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?<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Omar Waraich (@OmarWaraich) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OmarWaraich\/status\/1207074175485202432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 17, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Elan\u2019s creative director Khadija Shah also expressed her disappointment on the special court\u2019s verdict.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/khadijah_shah\/status\/1206851891679965184<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The matter got political.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"qme\" dir=\"ltr\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hh2wwzpW29\">pic.twitter.com\/hh2wwzpW29<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; M.xeeshan (@Mxeeshan2) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mxeeshan2\/status\/1206987590664146944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 17, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/glomad92\/status\/1206986357467422720<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of political, you can count on Hamza Ali Abbasi to air his views.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">After <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Musharraf?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Musharraf<\/a> verdict, Will PML N &amp; our SUPER INTELLECTUALS now apologise for their allegations abt Judiciary being Establishment&#39;s puppet when Nawaz&#39;s verdict came out?<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/iamhamzaabbasi\/status\/1206966047594680321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 17, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Of course, Veena Malik was also on Musharraf&#8217;s side.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">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. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Musharraf?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Musharraf<\/a> sahab we are with u.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; VEENA MALIK (@iVeenaKhan) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/iVeenaKhan\/status\/1206875559281729537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 17, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Shan Shahid also voiced support for the former army chief.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A sad day indeed .. when a patriot is called a traitor. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PervezMusharraf?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PervezMusharraf<\/a> you sir will always be our patriot . A true Pakistani a brave soldier and son of the soil. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/pakarmyZindabad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#pakarmyZindabad<\/a> .<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Shaan Shahid (@mshaanshahid) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mshaanshahid\/status\/1207015413789396995?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 17, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Most of Shaan&#8217;s followers second his statement.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"qme\" dir=\"ltr\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JokDDrcxIg\">pic.twitter.com\/JokDDrcxIg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; A Kashan (@Amna94895885) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Amna94895885\/status\/1207015561055617027?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 17, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Indeed!Shameful decision &amp; funny democracy.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PervaizMusharraf?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PervaizMusharraf<\/a> had always been loyal to Pakistan.Its insult of Pak slodiers &amp; martyrs to call him traitor.The ones protecting this motherland,fighting at borders for us to be called traitors.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Musharaf_Hero_Of_Pakistan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Musharaf_Hero_Of_Pakistan<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Zunaira Khalid (@Zunaira95799105) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Zunaira95799105\/status\/1207022842300321792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 17, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Stand strong with General Pervez Musharraf. I will always call him General Musharraf. He fought for \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf0 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\ud83d\udc4d\ud83d\ude4c\ud83c\udffb\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf0<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Wajih (@SWajihHashmi) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SWajihHashmi\/status\/1207032043739193345?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 17, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; letter-spacing: 5px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0;\">ALSO READ<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; font-family: Raleway ,sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/did-shaan-shahid-just-reveal-waar-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Did Shaan Shahid Just Reveal &#8220;Waar 2&#8221;?<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>There were some dissenting notes as well.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Lollywood?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Lollywood<\/a> remains hostage to this day from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Lifafas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Lifafas<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Pindi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Pindi<\/a> \ud83d\udc66<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Asad Ali Qureshi (@QureshiAsadAli) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/QureshiAsadAli\/status\/1207017548358782977?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 17, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s when someone offered an interesting middle ground.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/Rationale_think\/status\/1207039945472385030<\/p>\n<p>Other celebrities who support Musharraf include:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I stand with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Musharraf?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Musharraf<\/a> , <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/P_Musharraf?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@P_Musharraf<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ACCnKBsQ8F\">pic.twitter.com\/ACCnKBsQ8F<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Waqar Zaka (@ZakaWaqar) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ZakaWaqar\/status\/1206949624377958402?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 17, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">General Musharraf we stand with you. Long live Pak Army \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf0 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9WQv8M0cFn\">pic.twitter.com\/9WQv8M0cFn<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Annie Khalid (@annie_khalid) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/annie_khalid\/status\/1207041858683252742?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 17, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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: &#8220;we have analyzed complaints, records, arguments and facts [&hellip;] <a class=\"g1-link g1-link-more\" href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/mehwish-hayat-shaan-and-other-celebrities-support-general-musharraf-in-treason-case\/\">More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":242598,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2374,1298,2199,1293,1291,1297],"tags":[],"adace-sponsor":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-242552","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-crime","8":"category-culture","9":"category-featured","10":"category-lollywood","11":"category-social-media","12":"category-tv-movies-music"},"wps_subtitle":"Check out who else made it to the list.","img_urls":{"thumbnail":["https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Musharraf-verdict-364x205.jpg",364,205,true],"medium":["https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Musharraf-verdict-758x424.jpg",758,424,true],"full":["https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Musharraf-verdict.jpg",1000,560,false]},"author_name":"Ummara Sheraz","categories_name":["Crime","Culture","Featured","Lollywood","Social Media","TV &amp; Film"],"title_text":"Mehwish Hayat, Shaan, and Other Celebrities Support General Musharraf in Treason Case","related_stories":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts?filter&per_page=4&categories=2374,1298,2199,1293,1291,1297&exclude=242552","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/242552","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/53"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=242552"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/242552\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/242598"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=242552"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=242552"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=242552"},{"taxonomy":"adace-sponsor","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/adace-sponsor?post=242552"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}