Khawaja Asif Holds Ex-ISI Chief Faiz Hameed Responsible for Nawaz’s Ouster, Says More Charges to Come

Khawaja Asif holds ex-ISI chief Faiz Hameed responsible for Nawaz’s ouster, says more charges to come

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday held ex-spymaster Faiz Hameed responsible for the ouster of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif in 2017, adding that more charges against him were to come soon. The minister’s remarks come two days after Hameed, in a first, was sentenced to a 14-year jail term after being convicted on four counts related to violating secrecy laws, engaging in political activities, misuse of authority and causing harm to o…

No case against Gen Bajwa, Faiz conviction may spur wider accountability

Following the conviction of former ISI chief Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed, speculation arose about potential legal action against former army chief Gen (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa. However, informed sources have clarified that no investigation or proceedings are underway against Bajwa. Officials emphasized that the conviction of Faiz Hameed was strictly limited to his own actions. There is no evidence connecting Bajwa or any other senior military offi…

Ex-ISI chief Hameed responsible for Nawaz Sharif's 2017 ouster: Pak Defence Minister

Islamabad, Dec 13 (PTI) Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday claimed that convicted ex-spymaster Faiz Hameed was responsible for the ouster of former premier Nawaz Sharif in 2017. Addressing a press conference in Sialkot two days after Hameed, the former chief of the powerful Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), was sentenced to a 14-year jail term by a military tribunal, Asif said that more charges against him were to come soon. “A …