After the indictment of former spy Lieutenant General (retd) Faiz Hamid for involvement in political activities, Senators Faisal Vawda and Talal Chaudhry on Tuesday claimed that the case imprisons former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his former colleagues. From now on, the legal problems of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf will increase. – E-Insaf (PTI).
According to the army’s media wing, the former ISI chief was formally charged with several offenses including indulging in political activities, violation of the Official Secrets Act, misuse of powers and official resources and causing wrongful harm to a person. have gone
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Tuesday that these violations have compromised state security and interests.
Addressing. Geo NewsSenator Vawda reiterated that the PTI’s December 14 civil disobedience call was aimed at influencing Hamid’s trial.
The senator said there is a strong possibility that Hamid’s facilitators and supporters will be prosecuted in the coming days. VAWADA claimed that former spy master, former prime minister Imran and former first lady Bushra Bibi cannot be separated from the violent protests on May 9, 2023.
“It would not surprise me if the PTI founder is taken into military custody,” Vavda added.
Elaborating on its approach, WAWDA noted that PTI’s top leadership including Imran, Bushra Bibi, Ali Amin Gandapur and its fugitive leaders like Murad Saeed, Hamad Azhar and others were tried in military courts. will go when the evidence of Hamid’s involvement comes out. presented.
The politician, who worked as a federal minister in the PTI government, said that the matter will not stop at Hamid’s court martial, but exemplary punishments will be given to those who work against national interests.
Referring to the May 9 riots that saw attacks on government and military installations, he urged all parties to distance themselves from militancy. He also emphasized on dialogue between all parties to bring political stability in the country.
“This charge sheet is not only for Hamid but also for PTI,” Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) Senator Chaudhry commented on today’s development.
He claimed that the May 9 riots last year were an attempt to incite a mutiny in the armed forces under the guise of protests and that the PTI had called for civil disobedience to “sabotage the trial”.
“The charge sheet revolves around the nexus of Hamid and the PTI founder.”
The PML-N senator termed PTI’s long march in 2022 as “part of a conspiracy” to block the appointment of the army chief.
He claimed that the matter was moving towards a final conclusion as “he [PTI] There is no cooperation within the institutions.”
Chaudhry added that the events, including the protests after the February 8 general elections, the PTI’s November 26 protest in Islamabad, and the call for civil disobedience were an attempt to manipulate Hamid’s trial.
Meanwhile, Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) lawmaker Mustafa Kamal termed Hamid’s indictment as a “significant development” in the country’s history, saying it would set the country’s new political agenda for the next 40 years. Protocol will be established.
Kamal said Hamid was not an ordinary person as he enjoyed “full powers” during his tenure as DGISI. However, this will be a lesson to anyone who thinks that their options are endless.
The MQMP lawmaker also described Hamid’s arrest as an “extraordinary” move as individuals, he believes, have never seen such actions after today’s development on the post.
Expressing his views, he said that the decision will be taken on the basis of solid evidence before being made public and will have a huge impact on the future politics of the country.
On August 12, a Field General Court Martial (FGCM) process was initiated against Lt. Gen. (retd) Hamid, who served as ISI chief, under the provisions of the Pakistan Army Act.
Hamid’s arrest.
The former ISI chief was detained by the army in August this year on charges of abuse of power and violation of the Army Act.
According to the army’s media wing, the Pakistan Army, following Supreme Court orders, had conducted a detailed inquiry to investigate the complaints against Hamid in the Top City case.
It added that based on these complaints, a court-martial process was initiated against the former spy chief.
It said that several cases of violation of the Pakistan Army Act after retirement have also been established against the former general, who also served as the corps commander of Peshawar.
The arrest was made in connection with a petition filed by the housing society’s chief executive officer in the Supreme Court last year, alleging that Hamid had seized land and stolen valuables from a private housing society owner during a raid. was charged.
After Hamid’s arrest in connection with the same housing scheme case, three more retired officers were also taken into military custody.