{"id":60524,"date":"2024-02-15T19:56:05","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T19:56:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/gen-faiz-gen-bajwa-orchestrated-no-confidence-move-against-imran-claims-fazl\/"},"modified":"2024-02-15T19:56:05","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T19:56:05","slug":"gen-faiz-gen-bajwa-orchestrated-no-confidence-move-against-imran-claims-fazl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/gen-faiz-gen-bajwa-orchestrated-no-confidence-move-against-imran-claims-fazl\/","title":{"rendered":"Gen Faiz, Gen Bajwa orchestrated no-confidence move against Imran, claims Fazl"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Thursday claimed that former army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa and ex-spymaster Lt Gen Faiz Hameed, who was the then-Peshawar corps commander, had guided all political parties regarding the no-confidence vote against former prime minister Imran Khan and the PTI government.<\/p>\n

In April 2022, Pakistan saw for the first time in its history the ouster of a prime minister<\/a> through a no-confidence vote. The efforts for the PTI founder\u2019s removal were led by the then-opposition.<\/p>\n

For its part, the PTI accused the country\u2019s then-rulers of colluding with the US and hatching a regime change conspiracy to topple<\/a> Imran\u2019s government and blamed the military, which was led by retired Gen Bajwa at the time, for letting the then-dispensation in Islamabad go ahead with the alleged conspiracy. The US had denied any interference.<\/p>\n

In a tell-all interview on Samaa TV<\/em> programme \u2018Nadeem Malik Live\u2019, the JUI-F chief elaborated on the events of the no-confidence vote and said: \u201cThey (Gen Bajwa and Gen Faiz) were in contact with all political parties regarding the no-confidence motion and they told us the way of going about it.\u201d<\/p>\n

When asked whether the move was a brainchild of the two generals, the JUI-F chief replied in the affirmative but added that ultimately, both the PPP and the PML-N supported the move.<\/p>\n

Fazl stated, \u201cI was not in favour of the no-confidence move. Just for my friends, I sacrificed my opinion.\u201d<\/p>\n

He emphasised his preference to proceed with the \u201cpower of the movement\u201d, noting that the PPP was spearheading the no-confidence motion.<\/p>\n

\u201cGen Faiz had come to me and he asked me to go ahead [with the no-confidence vote], but only within the system, but not out of the system. Though I refused it,\u201d he claimed.<\/p>\n

Fazl further explained that he changed his stance once representatives from various parties approached him for a joint action. \u201cIf I had refused it again, they would say I am saving Imran.\u201d<\/p>\n

He insisted that all political parties were convened in the presence of the two generals, who allegedly provided directions on the matter.<\/p>\n

It must be mentioned that Gen Faiz was replaced<\/a> as the Inter-Services Intelligence director-general by Lieutenant General Nadeem Ahmed Anjum in October 2021 and posted as the Peshawar corps commander.<\/p>\n

Reflecting on the multi-party alliance Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), the JUI-F chief clarified that the PDM was not merely a political or electoral alliance. \u201cIt was a movement founded on common principles, and despite our differences, we continued to stand together,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n

When asked for the reasons behind the ascension of Shehbaz Sharif in the PM\u2019s race, Fazl said he was unconcerned about such developments \u201cbecause I have taken my position and hence there is no reason for me to discuss this matter\u201d.<\/p>\n

Regarding the possibility of discussions with the PTI, he stated that a decision would be made after their delegation engaged in talks with him.<\/p>\n

On the fairness of the recent general elections, Rehman said: \u201cThe election has been stolen, all of it \u2026 There are stories that can\u2019t be told on the media \u2026 we have clearly rejected it and we will start a campaign against it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rehman said the JUI-F was the only party that maintained there was rigging in both the 2018 and 2024 elections.<\/p>\n

Questioned about his statement yesterday that the \u201cnarrative\u201d regarding last year\u2019s May 9 riots was \u201cburied\u201d, Rehman said: \u201cIf the establishment\u2019s narrative is that the elections are fair then it means the narrative on May 9 has been buried and people have voted for traitors in Pakistan.\u201d<\/p>\n

He clarified that his grievance was with the establishment.<\/p>\n

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