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RAWALPINDI:
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has alleged that the “complete drama” surrounding former spymaster Lt Gen Faiz Hameed’s arrest was designed to push him right into a army court docket.
He solid doubt on the continuing investigation concentrating on the previous Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief in reference to the May 9 unrest, alleging that the authorities have been making an attempt to squeeze a confession out of him and have been pushing him to say that the day’s occasions have been a part of a grand conspiracy.
However, Imran maintained that if General Hameed had ordered his arrest or was concerned within the theft of May 9 CCTV footage, then he should face the music.
During a casual dialog with journalists at Adiala Jail on Monday, the incarcerated former prime minister expressed issues that the ex-ISI chief could be coerced into changing into a state witness towards him.
“It is being stated that General Hameed was the mastermind behind the occasions of May 9. It looks like they will make him a witness towards me,” he stated.
He claimed that since all the opposite circumstances towards him had collapsed, “so now they’re making an attempt to pull me into army courts”.
The PTI chief additionally lamented that even if he himself had been a goal of regime change, he had been the one thrown in jail. “They shamelessly say Gen Hameed was giving orders to Bushra Bibi. They’re scared that if [CJP] Qazi Faez Isa leaves, the election rigging shall be uncovered.”
He accused former military chief General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa of betrayal, alleging that he conspired with PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif to take away General Faiz from his place.
When requested why he, a staunch defender of the previous spymaster, may worry him turning approver, he replied, “I’ve no concern if he testifies towards me. My solely level is that General Hameed had been negotiating with the Taliban for 3 years, and it was unjust to take away him”.
Addressing issues about his social gathering’s future amid rumours of inside discord, Imran confidently acknowledged, “They can do no matter they need, however our social gathering is rising stronger daily”.
When questioned about his tenure as prime minister, the place he reportedly struggled with appointments, together with the military chief, DG ISI, and even an workplace boy, he acknowledged his unwavering assist for General Bajwa however claimed that he was misled in regards to the capabilities of Corps Commanders.
