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In a stunning turn of
events, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, the former Foreign Minister of Pakistan and
current Vice President of PTI, has been taken into custody by the Federal
Investigation Agency (FIA) on charges related to the enigmatic "US
cipher." The arrest took place near his residence in Islamabad, and he is
set to undergo intensive questioning at the FIA's headquarters.
Confirmation of
Qureshi's arrest came from none other than PTI's Secretary General, Omar Ayub
Khan, who chose to share the news via the digital platform X, previously known
as Twitter. The arrest unfolded just moments after Qureshi's return from a
press conference, leaving many in the political sphere astounded.
Expressing his
vehement condemnation of the arrest, Omar Ayub Khan stated, "Vice Chairman
of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi sahib, has been
apprehended from his residence in Islamabad merely 25 minutes ago. This
incident is met with the strongest words of disapproval. We had anticipated
that the era of lawlessness would wane following the exit of the previous
Fascist PDM Government. However, it appears that the current Caretaker
Government is vying to surpass the records set by their predecessors."
The Federal
Investigation Agency, in collaboration with a joint investigation team, has
embarked on a thorough examination of the cipher case. For some time now, PTI's
leadership, including Chairman Imran Khan, has asserted that the cipher
contains pivotal evidence shedding light on a potential US-backed scheme to
dethrone Imran Khan from his political throne.
The cipher controversy
first spiraled into the public spotlight on March 27, 2022, when Imran Khan
dramatically flourished a piece of paper before a captivated audience during a
public gathering in Islamabad. The document, according to Khan, contained
damning proof of an "international conspiracy" brewing to unseat him
from his esteemed position. The subsequent vote of no-confidence, which
transpired shortly after Khan's theatrical display, ultimately led to his
removal from office.
Earlier on the day of
his arrest, Shah Mahmood Qureshi took to the podium in a press conference to
vehemently denounce the actions taken against Usman Dar, a prominent PTI figure
based in Sialkot. Dar found himself at the center of controversy as authorities
ordered the sealing of his residence and business establishments.
Qureshi also voiced
his deep concerns regarding potential election delays in the country. He
conveyed that PTI, as a formidable political entity, stands ready to approach
the courts if the electoral process encounters any unwarranted delays.
As Pakistan grapples
with the repercussions of Qureshi's arrest and the cryptic US cipher, the
nation watches with bated breath, uncertain of the twists and turns this
unfolding narrative will take. The future political landscape of Pakistan hangs
in the balance, awaiting further revelations and actions that will undoubtedly
shape the trajectory of the nation.
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