Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has accused former Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, ex-ISI chief Faiz Hameed, and PTI founder Imran Khan of bringing back terrorists and resettling them in Pakistan.
Speaking to the media in Islamabad, Asif claimed that this was a "compromise of mutual interests" and insisted that General Bajwa should also be questioned, just as Faiz Hameed has been arrested.
The defense minister further stated that Pakistan fulfilled its international responsibility by arresting a terrorist and handing him over to the U.S. He emphasized that the fight against terrorism is a collective effort and criticized the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, stating that it has played "zero role" in this battle.
"If the international community is praising Pakistan’s efforts, it is a good thing," Asif remarked, adding that political resistance is necessary when the opposing side becomes aggressive.
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Earlier, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif made startling allegations against former army chief General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa, claiming that the latter had threatened to impose martial law in the country if his demand for an extension was unmet.
The revelations were made during a televised interview on Thursday, where Asif elaborated on the former military leader’s alleged attempts to extend his tenure by up to a year.
During his tenure as Army Chief, Khawaja Asif asserted that General Bajwa had sought an extension ranging from six months to one year.
The minister further claimed that General Bajwa explicitly threatened to enforce martial law in one of the meetings, making his intentions clear in front of all present.
"General Bajwa wanted an extension and was ready to go to any lengths to secure it," Asif stated.
He emphasised that the former army’s boss alleged coercion was not just limited to private conversations but was expressed openly during official meetings.
