ISLAMABAD: Senator Faisal Vawda has announced that Faiz Hameed is set to provide testimony against PTI founder Imran Khan, based on proof in the trial related to the occurrences of 9 May 2023.
Talking to a private news channel, Senator Vawda mentioned that everyone connected to the events of 9 May will be held accountable. He highlighted that Faiz Hameed has been found guilty on four counts and there is no uncertainty about his testimony, which will be supported by strong proof.
Vawda further remarked that Imran Khan and Faiz Hameed had earlier talked about Hameed taking up the role of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) emphasizing that this decision would have served their interests exclusively without providing any advantage to the country.
“Consider this. Appointing Faiz Hameed as the COAS would have benefited them exclusively not the country ” stated Vawda.
He also highlighted that Hameed was instrumental in organizing and carrying out the 9 May incidents, which included both the PTI leadership and Hameed personally. Although he has been convicted Faiz Hameed retains the ability to challenge the verdict.
Senator Vawda additionally explained that he had separated from PTI one year prior, to the events of 9 May advising the party against following a course that would ultimately result in catastrophe. He further added that the Pakistani army under the command of General Asim Munir had successfully defeated the dangers and, therefore, Pakistan’s defense and national security are still very safe.
“The government is not in a position to make a deal with its own independence, its heroes, or its forces,” Vawda exclaimed and cautioned that the situation in the country would get worse if the hostility against the state continues for a long time.
Faiz Hameed sentenced to 14 years imprisonment
The Field General Court Martial on Thursday sentenced former Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed to 14 years imprisonment on different charges, including engaging in political activities.
According to a statement issued by the military media wing, Inter Services of Public Relations (ISPR), the Process of Field General Court Martial was initiated against Mr Faiz Hameed, formerly Lieutenant General, under the provisions of Pakistan Army Act, spanning over 15 months.
The accused was tried on four charges related to engaging in political activities, violation of the Official Secret Act, detrimental to the safety and interest of the State, misuse of authority & government resources and causing wrongful loss to persons.
After lengthy and laborious legal proceedings, the accused has been found guilty on all charges and sentenced to 14 years rigorous imprisonment by the Court, which was promulgated on 11 December 2025.
The Field General Court Martial complied with all legal provisions. The accused was afforded with all legal rights, including the right to a defence team of his choice. The convict has the right of appeal at the relevant forum.
Involvement of the convict in fomenting vested political agitation and instability in cohorts with political elements and in certain other matters is separately being dealt with.
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