Opposite to the claims made by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), safety sources have revealed that no letter from former prime minister Imran Khan was obtained by Chief of Military Employees (COAS) Normal Asim Munir.
Sources conversant in the matter acknowledged that the information relating to Khan’s letter reached the navy management via the media, not via any formal communication.
The controversy started when PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and Khan’s lawyer, Faisal Chaudhry, knowledgeable the media that Khan had written a letter to the military chief, urging him to “reevaluate coverage.”
Talking exterior Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail, Chaudhry elaborated that the previous premier, in his capability as PTI supremo and ex-prime minister, had despatched a six-point letter to Normal Munir.
He shared that within the letter, Khan expressed solidarity with the navy in its combat towards terrorism, recognising the sacrifices of troopers. He additionally known as for nationwide unity and assist for the armed forces.
The letter, in accordance with Chaudhry, included a number of important factors. The primary highlighted the difficulty of “fraudulent elections” and the alleged promotion of cash launderers within the present authorities.
The second level centered on the twenty sixth Constitutional Modification, which Khan claimed negatively impacted judicial independence and the rule of regulation. The letter additionally referenced the Al-Qadir Belief case verdict.
Khan’s third level criticised the Prevention of Digital Crimes Act (PECA), accusing the federal government of weaponising the regulation to suppress dissent and limit social media.
The fourth level addressed allegations of terrorism fees, raids, and using pressure towards PTI employees. He additionally expressed issues about threats to journalists, which he believed have been damaging the navy’s repute.
The fifth level mentioned the position of intelligence companies, whereas the ultimate level centered on the state of the financial system. Khan allegedly blamed the present authorities for weakening the financial system by artificially controlling the rupee’s worth, and raised issues about low funding and web shutdowns.
Chaudhry additional talked about that Khan had urged the military chief to rethink sure insurance policies and instructed the formation of a judicial fee to deal with these points.
Regardless of the media buzz across the letter, Barrister Gohar denied any suggestion of a “coverage shift” following the letter’s alleged supply. He clarified that Khan had written the letter in his capability as former prime minister, stressing the significance of re-evaluating the nation’s insurance policies.
Khan, in accordance with Gohar, has no intention of instigating chaos, as he considers the Pakistan Military to be an integral a part of the nation.
The alleged letter surfaced simply weeks after PTI leaders, together with Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and Barrister Gohar, met with the military chief. Throughout this assembly, they mentioned Pakistan’s safety scenario.
Final month, PTI ended talks with the federal government, which had included calls for for the formation of judicial commissions to analyze incidents on Might 9, 2023, and November 24-27, 2024, in addition to the discharge of all political prisoners, together with Khan.