Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has strongly condemned the government’s attempts to involve the military in politics, calling them “shameful and condemnable.” The party also rejected efforts to target former military official General Faiz Hameed in relation to Imran Khan, as reported by Express News.
In a statement responding to remarks from political figures like Attaullah Tarar and Faisal Vawda, PTI’s spokesperson stated that the government’s actions were damaging to the reputation of Pakistan’s armed forces.
“The government’s attempts to drag the military into political disputes are not only disgraceful but also harmful to the image of our armed forces,” the spokesperson said.
They called for an immediate response from the Director-General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) to clarify the situation and present the facts to the public.
PTI also noted that over the past two and a half years, false narratives and baseless allegations have been spread by state-backed figures.
“Despite numerous provocations, PTI has consistently kept the military separate from politics and refrained from using it for political purposes,” the spokesperson added.
The statement further criticized certain government officials, describing them as “puppets of the establishment,” accusing them of manipulating the military’s image for political gain.
PTI also raised concerns over former military chief Qamar Javed Bajwa’s claims of neutrality, which they said were being undermined by these state figures.
Addressing the alleged political targeting of Faiz Hameed, PTI stated that such actions were unacceptable. “Attempting to target Imran Khan using Faiz Hameed’s name or any other individual will never be accepted by the nation,” the spokesperson declared.
PTI demanded that if Faiz Hameed’s role in military affairs is an internal matter, the military leadership should take strict action against officials who are harming the institution’s credibility. “Any actions taken for political vendetta will be exposed, and in the end, truth and justice will prevail,” the spokesperson concluded.
