America has responded to recent reports regarding the arrest of military officers in Pakistan, emphasizing that it considers the matter to be an internal affair of the country.
Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh addressed the issue during a weekly briefing, saying the United States was aware of the reports and reaffirmed Washington's commitment to maintaining strong ties with Pakistan.
She insisted that it was "really a Pakistani internal matter for them to speak to".
Furthermore, Singh noted that the longstanding partnership between the two nations remains robust and emphasized that military and political leadership from both sides continue to engage in discussions on matters of mutual interest. "As you know, the US values our partnership with Pakistan," she remarked, stressing that the two sides engage with both military and civilian leaders based on mutual interests.
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The spokesperson further underscored the United States' commitment to working alongside Pakistan, particularly in areas related to regional security and common goals. "We will continue to help Pakistan to achieve regional security and common goals," Singh stated, affirming that U.S. assistance and cooperation with Pakistan remain a priority.
On August 12, former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed has been placed under military custody as appropriate disciplinary action has been initiated against him. The Pakistan Army has commenced the process of a Field General Court Martial (FGCM) to address charges brought against the retired officer.
According to the ISPR, complying with the orders of Supreme Court, a detailed court of inquiry was undertaken by the Pakistan Army to ascertain the correctness of complaints against Hameed in the Top City Case. "Consequently, appropriate disciplinary action has been initiated against Lt Gen Faiz Hameed (Retd), under provisions of Pakistan Army Act," it added.
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In addition, ISPR said, multiple instances of violation of Pakistan Army Act post retirement have also been established.
"The process of Field General Court Martial has been initiated and Lt Gen Faiz Hameed (Retd) has been taken into military custody," it added.
On Friday, three more retired army officers were taken into custody, as the court martial proceedings against former ISI chief Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed went on. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the move was part of a broader investigation into actions deemed contrary to military discipline.
According to the ISPR, the three retired army officers were being investigated for their involvement in activities that allegedly breached military conduct and contributed to political instability. "Further investigation is underway against the retired officers and their associates," a statement added.
The statement said the officers were taken into custody for their actions that breached military discipline. It also said that these officers and their associates are suspected of colluding to further political interests, potentially destabilizing the country.
