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**CHINIOT** – Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari delivered a scathing assessment of accountability within the country’s power structures, characterizing the recent court-martial sentence handed to former Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed as a “historic decision” that serves as a profound institutional warning.
Speaking to media in Chiniot, Mr. Bhutto equated both the incarcerated founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the former military officer to “Pharaohs of their time,” who, intoxicated by power, violated their oaths.
“The decision regarding Faiz Hameed’s sentence is historic. It sends a clear message that such blunders must not be repeated in the future,” stated the PPP Chairman. He confirmed that further investigations and legal trials against the former Lieutenant General remain pending, noting that he had repeatedly transgressed his constitutional mandate while under the influence of authority.
Mr. Bhutto linked the General’s accountability directly to the current plight of the PTI founder, emphasizing the concept of ‘poetic justice’ (Makafat-e-Amal).
“The founder of PTI, who sought to imprison everyone during his tenure, now finds himself behind bars,” he observed. “He is experiencing retribution in this very life and is being made to answer for his crimes. Both he and General Faiz were the Pharaohs of their era.”
### Focus on Economy and Governance
Shifting his focus to the national economy, Mr. Bhutto leveled sharp criticism at federal governance policies and bureaucratic failures.
He stressed that the public should not bear the brunt of shortcomings by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and highlighted the pervasive economic distress. While acknowledging that the current federal government has made some strides in improving the macro-economic environment, he argued that the real burden of economic hardship lies with “bureaucrats sitting in Islamabad.”
The PPP Chairman insisted that Pakistan must prioritize increasing exports over solely chasing foreign direct investment (FDI). He cited the efforts in Sindh province to support the agricultural sector as a successful model for boosting export growth.
### Political Landscape and KPK Governor’s Rule
Addressing pressing political matters, Mr. Bhutto clarified the status of potential Governor’s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), stating that while the constitutional option remains available, no discussions have taken place between the PPP and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) regarding its implementation.
Separately, details emerged regarding the military tribunal proceedings, confirming that former Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed has been sentenced to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment under the Army Act. The sentence is scheduled to commence on December 11, 2025.
In other political commentary related to maintaining institutional limits, Federal Minister of State for Interior, Senator Talal Chaudhry, stated that the political career of anyone who “crosses red lines” is destined to end.
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**[Note on Contextual Data:]** *(The original article contained numerous disparate news items related to fog closures, accidents, and financial updates. These ancillary details have been omitted in this professional rewrite to maintain a cohesive focus on the primary political narrative and policy critiques delivered by the PPP Chairman.)*
