Senator Faisal Vawda on Friday called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to resign, accusing the government of running Pakistan "like a family corporation." Vawda alleged that allegations had surfaced against one of Dar's close relatives, whom he described as his "alleged grandson," involving serious crimes.
Allegations of Rape and Extortion
Vawda claimed that Dar's relative had been accused of bringing foreign women to Pakistan and committing "alleged rape, violence and extortion." He further alleged that the arrest was made "apparently following the intervention of the relevant foreign embassy." The senator asserted that the government was making "full efforts" to suppress the incident, including attempts to limit the case to extortion rather than rape and preparations to send the alleged foreign victims back to their country as soon as possible.
Concerns Over Legal Process
Vawda also alleged that the statement under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, which he said "should have come to light by now," had not been made public. Referring to past medical reports, he claimed that favorable medical reports could be obtained. He likened these actions to "the funerals of democracy," under which, according to him, 500 people had captured the country through "elite capture" in the name of democracy.
Criticism of Political Parties and Women's Rights Advocates
Vawda further alleged that while such "democratic funerals" had been looting the country for years, "they are now looting honour as well." He claimed that Pakistan's future was in the hands of the descendants of these "democratic funerals." He questioned why no political party, whether in government, opposition, or among coalition partners, had issued a statement condemning the alleged incident. He also slammed "so-called champions of women's rights" for remaining silent.
