Senator Irfan Siddiqui, leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-N in the Senate and head of the Foreign Affairs Committee, has suggested that former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan’s fears of being tried in a military court might be justified following the arrest of ex-spymaster Lt-Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed.
In an interview with a private television channel on Tuesday, Siddiqui stated, “This is not just a concern; it’s a certainty because the entire story revolves around the events of May 9. What happened, who was involved, where the planning took place, and which messages were sent — all of this is known.”
He added that while others might have doubts, Imran himself has none.
“The mention of [former chief justice] Saqib Nisar’s name after Faiz Hameed is significant. The continuous flow of news suggests that Saqib Nisar played a role somewhere. We have clear evidence that Faiz Hameed had a personal interest in preventing Gen Asim Munir from becoming the army chief, for which he made significant efforts.”
Siddiqui warned that if investigations into Nawaz Sharif’s cases proceed, figures like Faiz Hameed, Bajwa, Raheel Sharif, Zaheerul Islam, Shuja Pasha, Asim Bajwa, Asif Ghafoor, and others will be brought into the picture, ultimately leading to the “London Plan.”
Siddiqui emphasised that the attacks on over 200 military sites were not political actions but military operations. “Such actions could only be conceived by a military-minded individual,” he stated. Siddiqui further claimed that ex-CJP Saqib Nisar played a key role in destabilising the country, removing Nawaz Sharif from office, and bringing another individual to power. “His audio tapes have also surfaced, showing his influence over NAB courts to ensure Nawaz Sharif’s conviction before the elections, even ordering hearings on holidays,” Siddiqui said.
