The charge sheet against Faiz Hameed is the army’s internal matter, says Barrister Gohar.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar has reacted to the court martial of Faiz Hameed, saying that the charge sheet against the former spymaster is an internal matter of the army.
In an interview with a private TV channel, Barrister Gohar clarified that PTI has no involvement in the charge sheet against Faiz Hameed, as the military has its own rules and regulations for conducting trials.
Civil disobedience movement
He further mentioned that discussions regarding the civil disobedience movement will be held with PTI founder Imran Khan.
It is important to note here that former Director-General of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Lieutenant General (Retd) Faiz Hameed, has officially been charged.
According to a statement by ISPR, Faiz Hameed is facing trial through a Field General Court Martial, and in the next phase, he has been formally charged.
Charges against Faiz Hameed
The charges against Faiz Hameed include involvement in political activities and violations of the Official Secrets Act, which allegedly harmed the state’s security and interests.
Moreover, he is charged with misuse of authority and public resources and causing wrongful harm to individuals.
ISPR has also stated that an independent investigation is ongoing regarding Faiz Hameed’s involvement in violent incidents and unrest in the country, including events related to May 9, with potential links to malicious political elements.
ISPR assured that Faiz Hameed is being provided all legal rights in accordance with the law during the Field General Court Martial process.
It is important to note that the Pakistan Army took former ISI chief Lieutenant General (Retd) Faiz Hameed into military custody on August 12.