ISLAMABAD: Senator Faisal Vawda has accused PTI supremo Imran Khan of being responsible for Pakistan’s current political instability citing evidence provided by former Director General of Inter-Services Intelligence Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed linking Khan to the May 9 vandalism incident.
“I cannot fight for law and democracy when several cases are pending against me in the courts. Some time ago I revealed that a close associate of Imran Khan, Faiz Hameed, had provided evidence of Khan’s involvement in the May 9 vandalism,” Vawda said during an interview with private television channel.
Vawda further said that Imran admitted that he ordered his supporters to march towards GHQ. He pointed out 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 talks.
When asked if Faiz Hameed had advised the protest at GHQ on May 9, Vawda clarified: “It was not Faiz Hameed’s suggestion; however, Imran Khan was part of the whole plan.”
Vawda said the government does not face threats from technocrat rule or martial law, but rather from the ongoing power struggle within the PML-N. He added that the IMF had reached an agreement with the finance minister, but the decision on reserved seats would not be implemented.
In an interview with a private television channel, Vawda questioned the origin of the discussions of constitutional collapse. “It would be better if the ministers admit 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 the positive economic indicators, noting that the interest rate has decreased, which means a reduction in inflation. He proposed to renegotiate electricity contracts with IPPs, stating: “These political parties were responsible for the agreements that ensure payments to IPPs regardless of power supply. Such contracts include commissions. The decision on reserved seats will not be made, with the Electoral Commission, Parliament, the President of the National assembly and the president standing in the way.’
He emphasized that changes to the constitution are the competence of the parliament, while the interpretation of the constitution belongs to the Supreme Court.
Vawda emphasized the need to dispel the notion of judicial martial law. “The establishment’s stance on May 9 is clear. Irrespective of future army chiefs, the army remains focused on its battles. There are good people in political parties who should be allowed to speak,” he noted.
He concluded by stating that 90% of his predictions had proved accurate and expected political upheaval in September and October, but the government was not threatened. Vawda concluded that the PTI does not require a preliminary block urgently but will be formed selectively.
