Senator Faisal Vawda, while appearing on ARY News' programme 11th Hour on Tuesday, hinted at the possible punishment for former spymaster General (Retd) Faiz Hameed in connection with his alleged involvement in political activities.

 

Vawda said, “We can pray that he [Faiz Hameed] would not be rewarded the death penalty,” alongside former premier Imran Khan.

 

“All evidence regarding the crime Faiz Hameed committed has been collected,” the senator stated, adding that Hameed had provided proof and testimonies against the imprisoned Imran Khan.

 

The host questioned whether the former Director General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) would face trial for the assassination attempt on PTI founder Imran Khan in Wazirabad and the killing of journalist Arshad Sharif in Kenya, to which Vawda replied, “Not only Faiz Hameed, but others will also come under trial,” and questioned why PTI leaders Murad Saeed and Hammad Azhar were fugitives.

 

Vawda also alleged that Faiz Hameed had full support from the Imran Khan-led government, adding, “Bushra Bibi, the wife of Imran Khan, is determined to eliminate the PTI founder.”

 

These remarks come as Hameed has been formally indicted on multiple charges, including his involvement in political activities.

 

Former spymaster Lt Gen (Retd) Faiz Hameed was formally charged with engaging in political activities and misusing his authority as the head of the country’s premier intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported on Tuesday.

 

According to a statement issued by the military’s media wing, the former spymaster was also charged with violating the Official Secrets Act, misusing authority and government resources, and causing wrongful losses to individuals.

 

“These actions have compromised state security and interests,” ISPR added.

 

The statement also confirmed that the process for Hameed’s field general court martial (FGCM) was initiated on August 12 under the provisions of the Pakistan Army Act.

 

Former DG ISI Lt Gen (Retd) Faiz Hameed was reportedly in contact with around 50 politicians, most of whom belonged to the former ruling party, The News has reported.

 

The News, quoting sources, highlighted that the ex-spymaster continued to be in contact with Khan through “numerous links” even after May 9 and following the arrest of the former prime minister. The nature of these links, whether direct or indirect, is still under investigation.

 

Sources revealed that prior to the arrest of the ex-spymaster, Hameed had been warned multiple times by military authorities about his objectionable activities post-retirement, but he did not stop.

 

Meanwhile, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, appearing on Geo News’ Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Saath on Tuesday, alleged that PTI founder Imran Khan and former spymaster Faiz Hameed were “partners in crime.”

 

“[Faiz's] personal benefits aside, his and the PTI founder’s interests had converged,” the senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader said.

 

When asked further about the charge sheet, the minister stated that it was backed by solid evidence. “This case will continue,” the defence minister, whose party is a major rival to the PTI, claimed.