Senator Faisal Vawda on Wednesday made startling revelations about the current political landscape, particularly targeting Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
Speaking on Aik News’ programme Red Zone Files with Fahd Hussain, Vawda claimed that PTI leaders are "literally begging for a deal" to secure political relief. He stated that the overseas Pakistanis convention witnessed thunderous chants in favour of Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, who, according to Vawda, appeared to be both in charge and fully in control of the event.
Admiring General Munir, Vawda noted that he never reads from a scripted speech and is genuinely working to stabilise Pakistan’s economy. He went as far as saying, "If political parties had someone like the Army Chief, this country would be miles ahead."
He praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, calling him a smart leader who is completely in sync with the Army Chief. According to Vawda, both institutions are on the same page and the credit for ongoing democratic continuity and economic stability should go to the Army Chief, with due recognition to the PML-N as well.
Speaking bluntly, Vawda distanced himself from PTI, criticizing Imran Khan’s past decisions and predicting that he would remain in jail for the foreseeable future. He also forecasted a shake-up in KP, suggesting Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur’s days are numbered.
"PTI is now evolving into something like MQM. Internal rifts are deepening, and PTI Pakistan is already in the making," he added. Vawda further revealed that the US delegation visiting Pakistan didn’t even mention Imran Khan and that Pakistani-Americans have cut off funding to the party.
Responding to critics who claim he was made Senator by the establishment, Vawda shrugged it off, saying, “I became Senator because I had to—it doesn’t matter who helped or didn’t.”
Commenting on the broader political system, he said Pakistan has been running on a hybrid model for 75 years, and real change will only come when “good people” step up. In his view, no current politician has a workable plan for the country.
