Senator Faisal Vawda said on Thursday that former ISI chief Faiz Hameed will testify against PTI founder Imran Khan. Speaking on ‘Dunya Meher Bokhari Kay Sath,’ Vawda suggested that the trial of the PTI founder might occur in military courts. He claimed Faiz Hameed will provide evidence against those involved in the May 9 riots, and the case is heading towards the PTI founder. If evidence is found, the PTI founder could face a military court trial.
Regarding Faiz Hameed’s punishment, Senator Vawda mentioned being expelled from the party a year before May 9 and warned against actions that lead to no return. Treason against the country, its institutions, democracy, the flag, and martyrs could result in up to 14 years in prison or the death penalty.
Vawda stated that Faiz Hameed is set to testify with evidence against Imran Khan and the orders he received as prime minister. In the context of May 9, Imran Khan is falling into this predicament.
Vawda added that once evidence appears, PTI leaders who distanced themselves, those in jail, and those who acted against the state will be held accountable.
He said the tightening of the noose will not stop here; this is just the beginning. When asked whether Faiz Hameed was involved in the May 9 cases, Vawda said that the very first “test trial,” which is called the “mini sit-in,” involved Faiz Hameed as the corps commander. Information regarding internal installations was facilitated by Faiz Hameed, and when Imran Khan stepped down and the sit-in began, journalist Arshad Sharif was murdered — during that time, General Bajwa was Army Chief and Faiz Hameed was present in uniform.
Regarding Faiz Hameed’s sentencing, Vawda said there is a punishment for those in uniform and a punishment for those without a uniform. This is very clear. He said credit goes to the CDF Field Marshal, who not only defeated an enemy ten times larger but also set an example within the institution — and now the noose appears to be tightening toward the very place he had been warning about.
He said the 14-year sentence will not be reduced. But in the ongoing trial, Faiz Hameed will present testimony along with evidence.
He said, “Only God can pull someone out of this tightening trap; legally, worldly, and humanly, I see no path of return. I am clear that there is no room for tricks or analyses now — this is written on the wall.”
Faisal Vawda said that regarding Faiz Hameed’s associations, from 2017 onward the allegations and drama — from corruption to harming the state, harming the army, the judiciary, the media, democracy, politics, and everyone — form a very broad matter. And potentially, after the evidence and testimony, he [Faiz Hameed] may end up in the number two position. But the first and foremost target after that will be PTI and Imran Khan.