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LONDON: Former chief justice of Pakistan (CJP) Saqib Nisar has contradicted social media stories stating that his absence from the nation could also be linked to the arrest of General (retd) Faiz Hamid, the previous chief of Pakistan’s premier intelligence company who faces court docket martial following his arrest for alleged misconduct in a case associated to a non-public housing scheme.
Speaking to this reporter over the telephone, Nisar confirmed that he was in London. He stated: “I’m right here to satisfy my family and friends. I will likely be visiting Scotland, and Norway after which again to Pakistan within the first week of September. It’s unlucky how faux information is being unfold in opposition to me. I’m praying for the sanity of those that malign and goal folks only for the sake of it.”
Social media information claimed the previous CJP had fled to London and that he might be arrested within the wider inquiry associated to the arrest of the retired normal however the former CJP rejected such speculations. He stated there was no reality in what has been claimed by some folks within the media and social media.
Two days in the past, the army stated Gen Faiz had been arrested as a result of there have been “a number of situations of violation” of the Army Act by him after his retirement in December 2022. “The technique of Field General Court Martial has been initiated, and Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hamid has been taken into army custody,” it added.
The army stated it acted in opposition to the highest officer in accordance with the orders of the Supreme Court, which final 12 months known as for an investigation in opposition to him after a land growth firm known as Top City filed a petition, alleging he had acquired possession of some properties alongside along with his brother and had even blackmailed the corporate’s proprietor.
On Thursday, the army stated three extra retired officers have been taken into army custody in reference to the Field General Court Martial (FGCM) proceedings of General (retd) Faiz.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) added that the retired officers have been arrested for his or her actions prejudicial to army self-discipline.
“Further investigations of sure retired officers and their accomplices for fomenting instability on the behest of and in collusion with vested political pursuits are persevering with,” it additionally stated.
The two retired brigadiers have been recognized as Ghaffar and Naeem whereas the retired colonel’s title is Asim, sources stated including that they labored as messengers between a political celebration and the ex-spymaster.
The two former brigadiers, accused of facilitation, hailed from Chakwal, the sources additional stated.
The authorities has hinted at extra arrests within the coming days.
