Tag: Faisal Vawda

Faisal Vawda says ‘shooting 500 politicians’ could solve Pakistan’s problems

Senator Faisal Vawda has said that Pakistan’s problems cannot be resolved unless a large number of politicians from the past several decades are made examples of, including those who have died.

Speaking on a private news channel’s program, Vawda said, “Until a minimum of 500 politicians, including those who have already died are made examples of, the country cannot move forward.” He added that the number could go up to 5,000, referring to top politicians who had governed Pakistan over the last 30 to 40 years.

Vawda said even deceased politicians should be included. “They should be taken out of their graves and made examples of. They should be hanged or shot in public,” he stated. He said that punishments should be carried out openly.

Recalling similar remarks he made after winning the 2018 general election, Vawda said, “I never forget what I say. In 2018, I said in the assembly that 5,000 people are responsible for the state of the country. Today, I say at least 500 of the top politicians should be executed.”

Referring to Islamabad’s D-Chowk, a site frequently used for political protests, Vawda said, “D-Chowk is very famous because of protests, and this is where punishments should be carried out publicly.”

During the discussion, Vawda also spoke about the 28th constitutional amendment, saying, “The 28th amendment will come, and the country will move into a better position. NFC and several other matters will also be addressed. Consensus, democratic consensus, will be achieved.”

Separately,Vawda met President Asif Ali Zardari, where he said the political situation, parliamentary affairs, and other matters of mutual interest were discussed.

February 10, 2026
‘Democracy destroyed Pakistan’: Vawda all praise for army chief

Senator Faisal Vawda, known for often making tall claims and predictions in Pakistan’s politics, stated on Aaj TV on January 31 that democracy has destroyed Pakistan while calling Army Chief Gen Asim Munir a “ray of sunshine.”

“As long as this shameless system of democracy runs in Pakistan, the same game will be played over and over again. Neither a Chief Minister nor a Prime Minister can be arrested in the name of democracy,” stated the former PTI member.

“It is our good luck that Gen Asim Munir has taken the lead in everything, and we can see the results as well. He has no ambitions of his own, and there is no allegation on his family or himself in over 35 years of service. This is a ray of sunshine,” said Faisal Vawda optimistically.

He further remarked that the narrative of “giving youngsters a chance” under the façade of democracy would set the country back.

“I have learned this from the Chief [Gen Asim Munir], who is leading the country like Ronaldo, that Pakistan must be put first instead of politics. A man who is strong enough to cut down a tree isn’t afraid of its branches, so when you are in a strong position, you always take a stand,” Vawda said, praising COAS.

The senator also took credit for stopping the purchase of 1,010 new cars for the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officials after raising concerns in a Senate Standing Committee meeting.

During the meeting on January 30, Vawda claimed that FBR officials threatened his life when he raised the issue, stating he was prepared to provide evidence.

He named several FBR officers and revealed he has compiled a list of 54 corrupt officials, which he is ready to share.

FBR Chairman Rashid Langrial expressed his concern over the allegations, stating that Vawda’s complaint should be taken seriously as a parliamentarian.

“If you received threats, I could also be at risk. This matter will not be left unchecked. It will be sent to an investigation agency for a criminal inquiry,” Langrial said.

Faisal Vawda, while speaking to show host Shaukat Paracha, stated: “I am not a weak man that I will go to the FIA to complain against those officers who threatened me. What I’m about to say, I also said in the Senate meeting: if I am harmed even on a finger, then I will take my revenge in such a way that their seven generations would remember it.”

February 1, 2025
Here are some of Senator Faisal Vawda’s predictions that came true

Many Pakistani politicians have often been called spokespersons for the country’s establishment. In the corridors of power, there is always one voice that echoes the whispers of the unseen.

Earlier, the founder of Awami Muslim League (AML), Sheikh Rashid, was deemed the unofficial spokesperson of the country’s powerful establishment. However, Vawda, following his termination from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), had been given the title of the “political insider.”

Currently, Vawda is known for his claims, bold remarks, and headline-grabbing predictions that often prove accurate. Let’s explore some of his notable predictions that prove true or might be true in the future.

Prediction about Bushra Bibi’s release

During a talk show on ARY News on October 23, Vawda said that the wife of former Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi, will be released from jail in the upcoming days.

“She will be completely free, and no new cases will be made against her once her bail is granted. Regular meetings with Imran Khan will resume,” claimed the senator.

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On October 24, founder PTI Imran Khan’s spouse was released after being incarcerated for nine months in the Adiala Jail Rawalpindi.

Prediction about ex-ISI Chief Faiz Hamid’s military trial

Prediction about ex-ISI Chief Gen (r) Faiz Hamid

Senator Faisal Vawda said on October 21, 2024, while appearing on Samaa’s Nadeem Malik show, that former Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI) chief General (r) Faiz Hamid will face court martial and get the punishment he deserves, come what may.

“He [Faiz] will not only be court-martialed but will also be sentenced,” Vawda said. “Others will also be punished,” Vawda added.

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On December 10, 2024, ex-spymaster General (r) Faiz Hamid was indicted on multiple allegations, including engaging in political activities, Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.

According to the military media wing, Hamid was charged with engaging in political activities, violations of the Official Secret Act detrimental to the safety and interest of the state, misuse of authority and government resources and causing wrongful loss to a person(s).

Currently, the former spymaster is facing Field General Court Martial (FGCM) proceedings, and the verdict is expected to come in January 2025.

At the time this story was edited, former spymaster Faiz Hamid was facing the FGCM proceedings. The military court decision is pending over Hamid’s alleged involvement in political activities, the violation of the Official Secret Act and others.

Senator Faisal Vawda’s other predictions that might be true in the future.

Prediction about the gun attack on Imran Khan at Wazirabad

On 12 December 2024, Senator Faisal Vawda, while appearing on Hum News ‘FAISLA AAP KA with Asma Shirazi,’ Vawda claimed that close aides of former Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan were involved in the attack that left him shot in the leg during a rally at Wazirabad in 2022.

“When Imran Khan finds out that his trusted people were involved in the attack on him, it will shake the ground beneath his feet,” he said.

On November 3, 2022, Imran Khan, along with other party leaders, was injured, and one party worker was killed when a gunman opened fire on the party founder’s container as the convoy reached Wazirabad’s Allah Wala Chowk.

Prediction about Journalist Arshad Sharif’s Murder case

Faisal Vawda often gave the perception that, allegedly, PTI Punjab political leadership has a direct link with the murder of journalist Arshad Sharif in Kenya.

On 12 December in an ARY News programme, he emphasised that the verdict in the Arshad Sharif murder case would be the last nail in the coffin [for the PTI].

Prediction about the removal of one of the four province Governor

On 13 December 2024, Senator Faisal Vawda, while appearing on the ARY News show Aiteraz Hai, predicted that one of the four provincial Governors may lose their seat over allegations of moral corruption in the coming days.

On being asked to reveal the name of the Governor, Vawda hinted that he was involved in illegally acquiring money, creating confusion and damaging the country’s reputation. “The Governor might be changed either in a week, or it could take up to two months, but the ball is rolling now,” he added.

Currently, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan serves as the Governor of Punjab, while Faisal Karim Kundi holds the Governor’s position in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Kamran Tessori is the Governor of Sindh, and Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mandokhail represents the federal government as the Governor of Balochistan.

However, except for the Governor of Sindh, Kamran Tessori, no other Governor reacted to the Vawda claim.

December 28, 2024
One Governor may change in upcoming days, predicts Faisal Vawda

Senator Faisal Vawda has predicted on Friday that one of the four provincial Governors may lose their seat over allegations about moral corruption in the coming days.

Appearing on the ARY News programme Aiteraz Hai, former federal minister Faisal Vawda stated that the Governor, who he did not name, might be changed either in “a week or it could take up to two months, but the ball is rolling now.”

On being asked to reveal the name of the Governor, Vawda hinted that he was involved in illegally acquiring money, creating confusion, and damaging the country’s reputation.

It should be mentioned here that the Governor represents the federal government in the provinces.

Currently, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan serves as the Governor of Punjab, while Faisal Karim Kundi holds the Governor’s position in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Kamran Tessori is the Governor of Sindh, and Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mandokhail represents the federal government as the Governor of Balochistan.

Vawda did not stop there. He went on to pass bizarre remarks about the Chief Ministers (CM) of all four provinces. “Except Murad Ali Shah, all CMs, including Maryam Nawaz, Ali Amin Gandapur and Sarfraz Bugti, are illiterate as they cannot write six lines of English,” he stated.

Following the indictment of the ex-spymaster General (R) Faiz Hamid, Faisal Vawda reiterated that he wouldn’t be surprised if the founder of Pakistan, Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, were tried by a military court.

He stressed that the army filed a charge sheet after collecting all the evidence, adding that it seemed the PTI’s civil disobedience would be postponed under the guise of honouring party martyrs.

Former Director General (DG) of the Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI) Lt Gen (r) Faiz Hamid was formally charged with engaging in political activities and misusing his authority as the chief of the country’s premier intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported Tuesday.

On December 13, during the Hum News program FAISLA AAP KA, Vawda asserted that a new social media campaign would be launched by the PTI in which Pakistan would be mentioned by showing footage of Syrian prisoners.

On the issue of PTI’s committee on negotiations, he maintained that the government must hold talks and the PTI should join hands. “The head of the government is Nawaz Sharif; (but) he is not making any statement. Imran Khan has good thinking skills and is now asking for talks,” he said.

December 14, 2024
PTI to be banned? Faisal Vawda certainly thinks so

Following Tuesday’s violent clashes between followers of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and law-enforcing forces in the federal capital, which led to multiple casualties, Senator Faisal Vawda, while appearing on the Geo News programme Capital Talk on Wednesday, claimed that former Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan’s party will be banned.

The Senator’s remarks came about as the ruling Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) decided to table a resolution in the Balochistan Assembly seeking a ban on PTI after clashes with security officials during the three-day-long party protest.

PML-N parliamentary leader Saleem Khosa, who is set to tabled the resolution to suspend PTI, commented, “Once again, it [the former ruling party] is carrying out violent actions.”

Faisal Vawda stated, “Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister [Ali Amin Gandapur] will not be arrested, but Bushra Bibi [Imran Khan’s wife] will.”

Faisal Vawda also pointed out the absence of PTI’s big names during the recent protest: “Where was Omar Ayub Khan, Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly?”

He alleged that the former First Lady has a “major role” in bringing founder Imran Khan’s party to a “dead end.”

Vawda took a jab at Imran Khan’s spouse, saying, “Woman [Bushra Bibi] said she would march on D-Chowk but later ran away.”

He criticised Bushra Bibi for insisting on marching towards D Chowk despite the party’s big wigs having agreed to change their protest venue to the Sangjani area, in the outskirts of the federal capital.

It should be mentioned here that PTI marched towards Islamabad on the “final call” of party founder Imran Khan.

PTI demanded the reversal of the recently passed 26th Constitution Amendment, the “stolen mandate,” and the release of all party political prisoners, including Imran Khan.

On September 8, PTI staged a rally in Islamabad. However, the November 24 protest was different as the party founder’s wife, Bushra Bibi, was leading the convoy along with CM KP Ali Amin Gandapur.

Following the crackdown on demonstrators on Tuesday night, former First Lady along with Ali Amin Gandapur had fled from Islamabad to Masehra.

However, CM Gandapur, while addressing party workers and media persons in Mansehra on Wednesday, declared, “This is not just a political demonstration but a fight for our fundamental rights.”

He also claimed that hundreds of his party workers were killed during the grand clearance operation in Islamabad, which the government denied.

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ataullah Tarar had, on Tuesday night, said that “no bodies fell in the operation.” Government officials and ministers have also alleged that PTI protesters caused severe damage to public and government property in the federal capital.

November 28, 2024
Bushra Bibi will be free, and Khan will be allowed meetings in jail: Faisal Vawda

Senator Faisal Vawda, known for his tall claims, has alleged on a political talk show at ARY News that Bushra Bibi, former Prime Minister’s wife, will be released from jail on the 26th of this month while meetings with Imran Khan in Adiala Jail will continue as usual.

“She will be completely free, and no new cases will be made against her once her bail is granted. Regular meetings with Imran Khan will be resumed,” claimed the senator.

On October 23, Bushra Bibi was granted bail in the new Toshakhana Case by the Islamabad High Court; however, despite PTI’s utmost attempts, she has not been released from prison.

According to PTI’s legal team, the judges suddenly became absent, and the entire judicial complex was empty. When the lawyers approached the third and fourth judges on duty, they refused to sign the release papers.

Treasury members in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Wednesday condemned the non-release of Bushra Bibi despite her bail.

Vawda also alleged, “The entire leadership of PTI is compromised, and Khan in jail is actually a good thing for them.”

October 24, 2024
‘Murad Saeed wo tota hai jisme dou jaanain phassi hui hain,’ says Faisal Vawda

Senator Faisal Vawda, known for his sensational political claims and explosive press conferences, while talking on the Aaj News programme, claimed, “Murad Saeed is that parrot that holds two people’s lives – Faiz Hameed and Imran Khan.”

In a reply to a question, Vawda alleged, “Former ISI Chief Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed will throw Khan under the bus, and Khan will blame Faiz in the coming days.”

“He [Murad Saeed] has been sandwiched between the two because he’ll get in trouble either way whichever side [Faiz or Khan’s] he chooses,” alleged the former PTI senator.

Furthermore, Faisal Vawda hinted at a nexus between Gen Faiz and Khan regarding the murder of journalist Arshad Sharif and the PTI’s long march on May 25, 2022.

Vawda also criticised KP CM Ali Amin Gandapur, saying that he used to say nobody’s father could arrest Imran Khan and now claims the same thing about Khan’s possible military trial.

September 13, 2024
Vawda accuses Imran Khan of knowing ‘something big’ before Arshad Sharif’s murder

Senator Faisal Vawda has accused former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, on Monday of knowing “something big” was about to happen ahead of the October 2022 assassination of journalist Arshad Sharif.

Vawda laid down the substantial claims in multiple TV shows last night and also released a 42-second audio clip which allegedly recorded Imran Khan talking about something big that was about to happen before Arshad Sharif’s murder.

Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif was killed in Kenya on October 23, 2022 after he left the country followimg Khan’s government being thrown out through a no-confidence motion in the parliament.

Vawda also claimed that former ISI Chief Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed might have been involved in the incident.

“According to my analysis, [Imran] was not aware that Arshad Sharif was going to be murdered. But he was well aware that something big would happen,” said Vawda.

“But Faiz Hameed was directly involved, and he was well aware of that [plan]. And Murad Saeed was also aware. He was aware of it in August 2022. He even knew that someone outside the country had been hired for the job. His presser on this subject is on the record,” stated the Senator known for making sensational claims.

In the audio clip, the alleged voice of the PTI founder can be heard saying: “Look, we should not confuse what we’re going to do in the long march and what we’re doing in the protests that we are staging today. Both protests have different dynamics and we have planned very meticulously what we’re going to do [in the long march] and I am not going to announce it in a knee-jerk reaction. I am going to announce it very soon, by the end of the month or maybe on 30th or by next Sunday. But I am not giving any date.”

Vawda said that anyone can perform a forensic analysis of the audio recording to check its authenticity.

September 10, 2024
Supreme Court to hear Suo Moto against Faisal Vawda today

The Supreme Court, on 17 May, will hear the suo moto case against independent Senator Faisal Vawda for his verbal attack against judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC).

The case will be heard by a three-member bench led by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa and comprising Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan and Justice Irfan Saadat Khan.

Earlier, Vawda held a press conference in which he strongly criticised the IHC judges who penned the explosive letter a few weeks back to the Supreme Judicial Council alleging interference of intelligence agencies in judicial affairs.

Faisal Vawda said that institutions are being attacked.

“Stop targeting the institutions, enough is enough. If there is any interference by institutions, then provide evidence and we will stand together [against it],” said Vawda.

IHC also responded to the Senator’s remarks saying that the rules do not dictate that a High Court judge needs to renounce foreign residency or citizenship.

May 17, 2024
Faisal Vawda demands ‘evidence’ of interference in judicial matters

Independent Senator Faisal Vawda has criticised judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) for their letter accusing spy agencies of interfering in judicial matters, saying we should stop targeting institutions.

“Stop targeting the institutions, enough is enough. If there is any interference by institutions, then provide evidence, and we will stand together [against it],” said the former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader during a press conference.

Vawda’s remarks came after he filed an application to ask the IHC registrar about revealing the exchange of a letter between former IHC chief justice Athar Minallah and IHC’s Justice Babar Sattar regarding Justice Sattar’s green card.

The senator wrote a letter, mentioning the social media campaigns against Justice Babar Sattar, accusing him of holding dual nationality and business interests in a private school in the country.

“A press release was issued that said Justice Sattar is Pakistani, but I didn’t get a reply. CJP Qazi Faez Isa, under Article 19, ordered that every Pakistani can get an answer,” he said.

The former PTI leader stated that judges should be transparent and away from accusations.

Vawda stressed that the accusations made by the IHC judges kept mentioning the names of agencies repeatedly. “Give evidence, and we will stand beside you,” he added.

May 16, 2024