Speculation has grown in political and media circles about possible legal action against former army chief General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa following the conviction of former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Director General Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hamid.
According to reporting by Ansar Abbasi in The News and Geo News, sources firmly rejected these claims, confirming that no authority has initiated any investigation, inquiry, or legal proceeding against Gen (retd) Bajwa. They clarified that the military accountability process leading to Faiz Hamid’s conviction relied strictly on evidence and focused only on his individual actions. Investigators found no proof linking the former army chief to the case involving the ex-ISI director general.
Officials explained that the military’s internal accountability mechanism functions on verifiable documentation rather than conjecture or political influence. They stressed that responsibility cannot extend to others without credible evidence. This stance aligns with the military’s consistent position that accountability applies solely where evidence exists.
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While denying any case against Gen (retd) Bajwa, sources noted that the conclusion of the Faiz Hamid proceedings has intensified public calls for broader accountability beyond the military. They said scrutiny could soon extend to civilian institutions, including judges, bureaucrats, politicians, and media professionals, accused of crossing constitutional and legal boundaries or participating in political manipulation.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) echoed this position earlier. At a press conference last year, the ISPR Director General reiterated that the military’s accountability system remains transparent and evidence-driven.
When asked whether former prime minister Imran Khan could face trial under the Army Act in relation to the Faiz Hamid case, the ISPR DG described the question as hypothetical, noting that the case remained sub judice. He added that under military law, any person who uses an individual governed by the Army Act for political or personal gain can face action if evidence supports the claim.
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The ISPR DG also addressed questions about the role of Gen (retd) Bajwa and former ISI chief Lt Gen (retd) Naveed Mukhtar in Faiz Hamid’s appointment and promotions. He said it would be both unfair and legally incorrect to hold others accountable for the conduct of one officer who acted on personal motives or political influence in violation of constitutional limits.
Sources emphasised that these clarifications, along with the absence of evidence, confirm there is no case against Gen (retd) Bajwa or Gen (retd) Mukhtar in connection with Faiz Hamid. They concluded that while Gen (retd) Bajwa faces no legal exposure, the post-Faiz developments should prompt a broader, evidence-based accountability process across civilian domains.
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