Senator Faisal Vawda has spoken out following the Pakistan Army’s announcement of the arrest of former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Lieutenant General (retd) Faiz Hamid.
The arrest, made on charges of land grabbing and taking valuables from the owner of a private housing society, has stirred significant political reactions.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) issued a statement confirming the arrest, stating that it came after a Supreme Court-ordered inquiry into the Top City Case. The inquiry revealed complaints against Lt. Gen. (retd) Faiz Hamid, leading to his arrest and the initiation of disciplinary action under the Pakistan Army Act.
Reacting to the arrest, Senator Faisal Vawda welcomed the move, warning that this is just the beginning, with more high-profile figures likely to face consequences soon. He described the development as a positive step for the country and emphasized that those who have harmed Pakistan will be held accountable. Vawda also claimed that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the former spy chief are closely linked, predicting that PTI founder Imran Khan and his party will soon face repercussions.
Vawda stressed the importance of allowing institutions to carry out their duties without interference, noting that the arrest has left PTI “politically orphaned.” He underscored that the process of accountability is now visible in the country.
In a similar vein, Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political and Public Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, also supported the arrest, suggesting that it would boost the Pakistan Army’s reputation. He mentioned that the court martial process would proceed according to military law and pointed out Lt. Gen. (retd) Hamid’s involvement in the Faizabad sit-in agreement as one of its signatories. Sanaullah suggested that the inquiry into Hamid’s actions would reveal further details about his involvement in manipulating the sit-in.
Sanaullah further commented on the ISPR’s charges, explaining that the Supreme Court had previously ruled on a petition filed by the housing society owner, which led to the inquiry against the former ISI chief. He urged the public to rely on the ISPR’s official statement for information on the matter, implying that significant irregularities were likely uncovered during the investigation.
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