ISLAMABAD – The alleged connections between former Prime Minister Imran Khan and ex-ISI Director-General Lieutenant General (retd) Faiz Hameed have come under scrutiny following Hameed’s recent arrest.
In light of these developments, Senator Irfan Siddiqui of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) suggested that Imran Khan’s concerns about facing a military trial might be justified after Faiz Hameed’s detention. Siddiqui asserted that the situation centers around the events of May 9 and claimed that Faiz Hameed had a vested interest in preventing General Asim Munir from becoming the army chief. He also accused former Chief Justice Saqib Nisar of contributing to the country’s instability to remove Nawaz Sharif from power.
Siddiqui warned that if it is proven that Faiz Hameed conspired with Imran Khan, Khan could be tried under the Army Act. He emphasized that any trials would be conducted according to existing laws, without the need for special legislation.
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Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), alleged that former ISI Chief Faiz Hameed is being used against him as an approver to shift his case to military courts. Khan dismissed the charges against him as baseless and expressed concern that Hameed, who is accused of orchestrating the events of May 9, might testify against him. He challenged authorities to provide evidence of Hameed’s involvement if true.
Khan, known for his populist politics, criticized the claims of Hameed’s responsibility for the attacks during the protests and likened the justice system to that of a banana republic. He accused the current government of orchestrating a regime change against PTI but expressed confidence that his legal challenges would be resolved in court. Khan also mentioned recent comments suggesting that General (retd) Bajwa acted out of self-interest and reaffirmed his belief in PTI’s resilience despite ongoing difficulties.
