Faizabad Commission Report: New details on role of former DG ISI Faiz Hameed revealed
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According to the findings of the Faizabad commission, a significant meeting convened in November 2017, with former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at the helm. The commission detailed that during this high-level gathering, it was resolved to recommence dialogue with the protesters. This decision reflected the government's acknowledgment of the importance of addressing the grievances fueling the unrest.
Moreover, the commission report highlighted the assignment of General (Retired) Faiz Hameed, in collaboration with the Home Ministry, to spearhead the discussions with the protesting factions.
This move underscored a strategic effort to engage in constructive dialogue and potentially find common ground to resolve the underlying issues.
Additionally, the report emphasized the pivotal role assumed by the then Director General of Rangers in overseeing the logistical and security aspects surrounding the ongoing sit-in. This decision to entrust overall command to the Rangers underscored the government's commitment to maintaining law and order while engaging in dialogue with the protesters.
The backdrop to these developments was the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan's (TLP) decision to stage a sit-in at Faizabad on November 8, 2017.
The protest was fueled by discontent over amendments made to the Election Bill 2017, particularly the alteration of the word "oath" to "declaration." This legislative change had sparked widespread public outcry, leading to the mobilization of TLP supporters and the subsequent sit-in at Faizabad.
