Bold claim: Faiz Hameed could become a key witness against Imran Khan, potentially shifting the legal spotlight onto PTI’s founder. That’s the core assertion Senator Faisal Vawda put forward on Dunya News, suggesting Hameed’s testimony might propel trials toward the former prime minister.
Vawda indicated on the program Dunya Meher Bokhari Kay Sath that there is a real possibility that Imran Khan’s case could be moved to a military court if the evidence and testimonies align. He asserted that Faiz Hameed would provide crucial testimony and documents related to events on May 9, and that the case is gravitating toward Khan. If such evidence emerges, a military-court trial could become a reality.
Regarding consequences for Faiz Hameed, Vawda claimed that he himself had been expelled from PTI roughly a year before May 9 and had warned against taking a path with no return. He reiterated that treason against the country, its institutions, democracy, the flag of Pakistan, and its martyrs carries penalties of 14 years in prison or the death sentence.
Vawda argued that Faiz Hameed’s anticipated testimony—describing orders from Khan while Khan was prime minister—could position Khan unfavorably in relation to May 9. He warned that Khan might be caught in a trap that is already closing in.
The discussion extended to other PTI figures who stepped aside or are imprisoned, with Vawda suggesting they could be drawn into the proceedings as the case unfolds. He warned that those who served in esteemed positions and allegedly acted against state interests could also face scrutiny in court.
According to Vawda, the crackdown is just beginning. He linked the May 9 events to earlier episodes, noting Hameed’s alleged involvement in the first phase of the protests, described as the “mini sit-in,” during which Hameed is said to have facilitated information related to internal installations. Vawda reminded viewers that Arshad Sharif’s murder occurred during the period when Imran Khan stepped down and the sit-in was underway, with General Bajwa serving as Army Chief and Hameed in uniform at the time.
On sentencing, Vawda distinguished between punishments for uniformed personnel and civilians, praising former Chief of Defence Staff Field Marshal for strengthening the institution and implying the current pressures target that very core. He insisted that a 14-year term for Hameed would stand and that Hameed would continue to present testimony and evidence in the ongoing proceedings.
Vawda delivered a stark outlook: only a higher power could alter this tightening trajectory, and there appears to be no room for tactical maneuvers or last-minute exceptions. He suggested the evidence chain could extend beyond Hameed and implicate broader associations dating back to 2017, encompassing allegations of corruption and anti-state actions across institutions—military, judiciary, media, and politics.
In closing, Vawda speculated that Faiz Hameed’s trajectory might lead to a prominent, albeit controversial, place within the security establishment, but he warned that the ultimate target would likely remain Imran Khan and PTI. Would you accept that institutions are at odds with political leadership in Pakistan, or do you see this as a targeted move to silence opposition? Share your views in the comments.
