ISLAMABAD: The lawyer of former DGISI said that the military trial of Lt Gen (Rtd) Faiz Hamid is expected to be completed in the next few weeks.
Speaking to The News, Barrister Mian Ali Ashfaq said that he along with two colleagues are representing General (R) Faiz in the military case that the former spy chief is currently facing.
When asked whether General (Rtd) Faiz is being sanctioned against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, Mian Ashfaq said, “I cannot confirm such a thing as the proceedings of the case are in the realm of official secrets.” I come Act.”
When asked about the initiation of a military trial against General (R) Faiz, he did not deny it. “I have seen various media reports that it has started. I am not in a position to deny such reports,” he said. I am
Asked when he sees the trial ending, he said, “Absolutely not sure.” Probably in a few weeks.”
On The News’ story about General (r) Faiz’s vehement denial of the allegations of PTI leadership, he said, “All the facts and the very stated position.”
The News recently reported that General (retd) Faiz believes that his post-retirement political contacts were routine social contacts.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has said in a recent statement that the former ISI chief was officially involved in political activities. He has been charged with a number of offenses including fraud and breach of the Official Secrets Act. The ISPR said these violations have compromised state security and interests.
General (retd) Faiz has been formally arrested on charges of indulging in political activities, violations of the Official Secrets Act, which according to ISPR are prejudicial to the security and interest of the state, powers and government resources. There were allegations of misuse and unlawful damage. A person
The former spy’s role in May 9 is also being investigated. The ISPR statement said that due to their involvement in incidents related to agitation and unrest, several incidents including 9 Not limited to the May 2023 incident, a separate investigation is also being conducted in relation to political interests fueling instability. added