- Claims Imran has admitted to marching towards GHQ and he is part of entire scheme
- Says govt doesn’t face threats from technocrat setup, but from power struggle within PML-N
ISLAMABAD: Senator Faisal Vawda on Tuesday accused PTI founder Imran Khan of being responsible for prevailing political instability, claiming that former DG Inter-Services Intelligence Lt-Gen (r) Faiz Hameed had provided tangle evidence, linking Khan to vandalism and riots on May 9.
“I cannot champion law and democracy when multiple cases are pending against me in courts. Some time ago, I revealed that Imran Khan’s close associate, Faiz Hameed, provided evidence of Khan’s involvement in the May 9 vandalism,” revealed Vawda during an interview with a private TV channel.
To a question if Faiz Hameed had advised the protest at GHQ on May 9, the ex-minister clarified, “This was not Faiz Hameed’s suggestion, rather Imran Khan was part of the entire scheme.”
Vawda claimed that Imran had admitted to directing his supporters to march towards GHQ, elaborating that parties like PML-N, PPP, JUI-F, and MQM-P had also clashed with the establishment in the past but eventually sat down for negotiations.
Vawda expressed that the government does not face threats from a technocrat government or martial law, but rather from the ongoing power struggle within the PML-N. He added that the IMF had reached a deal with the finance minister, but the decision regarding reserved seats would not be implemented.
In an interview with a private TV channel, Vawda questioned the origin of discussions about a constitutional breakdown. “It would be better if ministers admitted their incompetence; the nation would respect them more. PML-N should resolve its internal conflicts and not drag the country into political instability,” he said.
Vawda highlighted positive economic indicators, noting that the interest rate had decreased, implying reduced inflation. He suggested renegotiating electricity agreements with IPPs, stating, “These political parties were responsible for the agreements that ensure payments to IPPs regardless of power supply. Such contracts involve kickbacks. The decision on reserved seats will not be implemented, with the Election Commission, Parliament, Speaker of the National Assembly, and President standing in the way.”
He emphasized that constitutional amendments are the responsibility of Parliament while interpreting the Constitution falls to the Supreme Court.
Vawda stressed the need to dispel the notion of judicial martial law. “The establishment’s stance on May 9 is clear. Regardless of future army chiefs, the military will remain focused on its battles. There are good people in political parties who should be allowed to come forward,” he remarked.
He concluded by stating that 90% of his predictions had proven accurate and anticipated political upheaval in September and October, but the government was not under threat. Vawda concluded the PTI did not require a forward bloc urgently, but one would be formed selectively.
