ISLAMABAD: Former ISI DG Lt Gen (Rtd) Faiz Hameed has said that he will never enter politics.
The retired general said that all speculations about his involvement in politics or PTI leadership are completely false. He clearly said that I will not enter politics after the two-year ban, nor after that.
The retired general, who has been discussed in politics and media in the recent past as Imran Khan’s favorite choice for the post of Army Chief, was asked by this correspondent about his intention to enter politics or lead. Contacted for PTI
A video footage went viral on social media on Thursday showing Faiz Hameed attending a gathering in his native village Chakwal where an unidentified man addressed the gathering and praised the retired general for his service in the army. Complimented. development of the area. The speaker requested the retired general to enter politics and play his role in the development of the country.
Many journalists and others shared the video footage with their comments on Twitter. Shama Junejo, a Pakistani actress and blogger, shared the video and tweeted, “The real threat to Imran Khan is not PDM, but his dearest friend General Faiz, who is planning to take over PTI now. are when he will be disqualified and arrested.The retired general organized a meeting in Chakwal where locals requested him to enter politics formally.
This author, using WhatsApp, forwarded the above tweet to Lt Gen (Rtd) Faiz, who took premature retirement a few days ago after General Asim Munir took over as Army Chief. Faiz replied, “All lies.” Later, when contacted, he said that he would neither join politics nor join PTI after two years or so.
He explained that he is in his hometown where his relatives and locals often visit him. A local speaking on the occasion requested him to enter politics and lead Pakistan to a prosperous future.
Murtaza Ali Shah, Jio’s London correspondent, commented in his tweet that the army says that officers cannot join politics for 2 years after retirement, but General Faiz joined the PTI leaders within hours of his retirement. participate in public meetings with Local people thank him for releasing development funds for their area. Pakistan Zindabad”
One Wahid Zia tweeted, “Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s real chairman and real owner, former DGISI Faiz Hameed has officially joined politics (PTI). It is important to mention here that the military Officers are not allowed to participate in politics within 2 years from the date of retirement.
Many in the media and politics see the retired general as a big sympathizer and promoter of Imran Khan and the PTI. General Faiz is generally accused of using the muscle of the ISI to benefit Khan’s politics and suppress opponents.
Relations between former Army Chief General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa and then Prime Minister Imran Khan soured when Khan refused to relieve then DGISI General Faiz Hameed, who was appointed Corps Commander Peshawar. was transferred. This turned into a serious problem and invited a public controversy. Later, Imran Khan agreed to transfer Faiz Hameed and replace him with current DGISI Lt. Gen. Nadeem Anjum.
Khan’s political opponents, particularly the PML-N, target General Faiz for his interference in political affairs. One of the reasons for the no-confidence motion against Imran Khan by the PMLN was their fear that if Imran Khan remained in the post of Prime Minister, he would appoint General Faiz as the Army Chief and then join the opposition. They will prepare to prolong their power by breaking. The next general election
