Lt Gen Lodhi claims that there was contact between the establishment and IK.

They say the message for Imran Khan was to admit that he had planned the May 9 attacks, apologize, assure that he would not repeat such an act in the future.

Islamabad: Former Defense Secretary Lieutenant General (retd) Naeem Khalid Lodhi has said that the military establishment contacted Imran Khan but there was no result.

Talking to The News, the retired general said that it is in his knowledge that the military establishment has contacted Imran Khan indirectly.

He said that the message for Imran Khan is to admit that he had planned the May 9 attacks, apologize for it and assure that he will not repeat such an act in the future.

Lodhi added that Imran Khan replied that he never planned the May 9 attacks, condemned those involved in arson and hooliganism and asked him to expel those involved from the PTI. Will make sure.

General Lodhi said that he was not aware of any contact between the two after the elections, but he believed that such moves were likely.

According to Lodhi, Imran Khan and PTI should recognize the reality of Pakistan Army organization and avoid confrontation with them.

He added that since Tehreek-e-Insaaf has emerged as the most popular political body, the military establishment should also recognize it and pave the way for some reconciliation in the best interest of Pakistan.