Hamid Mir Makes Claims About Cabinet Reshuffle, PTI Deal Offers, and Constitutional Amendments
ISLAMABAD: Senior Pakistani journalist and political analyst Hamid Mir has made several claims regarding federal cabinet reshuffles, alleged political negotiations with former Prime Minister Imran Khan, proposed constitutional amendments, and the state of press freedom in Pakistan.
Speaking on political and constitutional affairs, Mir claimed that some senior federal ministers belonging to the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) visit the party leadership in Lahore whenever they fear they may be removed from the federal cabinet or have their portfolios changed. According to him, such meetings often result in the matter being deferred.
Mir also alleged that a senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader once approached him with a request to meet Imran Khan at Adiala Jail and persuade him to consider a possible political settlement. He claimed he was told that if Khan agreed to remain silent for three months and relocate to Bani Gala, an agreement could be reached.
مسلم لیگ ن کے کچھ سینیئر وزراء جن کو لگتا ہے کہ ان کا پورٹ فولیو بدل دیا جائے گا یا ہمیں کابینہ سے نکال دیا جائے گا تو وہ لاہور جا کر رونا دھونا کرتے ہیں تو معاملہ ٹل جاتا ہے ! حامد میر pic.twitter.com/uPf6Gevwad
— Hussain Ahmed Ch (@HussainAhmedCh8) July 26, 2026
According to Hamid Mir, Imran Khan received multiple proposals for political deals during 2024 and 2025 but rejected all of them. He added that while he could speak with confidence about developments up to 2025, he did not have verified information regarding any such developments in 2026.
On constitutional matters, Mir claimed he had seen a document outlining a comprehensive plan for future amendments to Pakistan’s Constitution. He alleged that a file on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s desk contained proposals not only for the 28th Constitutional Amendment but also for the 29th, 30th, 31st, 32nd, and 33rd amendments.
حامد میر صاحب کا کہنا ہے کہ تحریک انصاف کے ایک سینیئر رہنما انکے پاس آئے اور کہا وہ انکے ساتھ عمران خان صاحب کو اس بات پر قائل کریں کہ وہ تین مہینے خاموش رہیں اور کوئی ڈیل کرلیں
حامد میر صاحب نے پوچھا آپ نے خان صاحب کو بات کی اس بارے میں تو انہوں نے کہا کہ وہ میری نہیں مان رہے…— Faisal Malik (@Pace_maker804) July 26, 2026
Discussing media freedom, Mir said he had faced a nine-month broadcasting ban during Imran Khan’s government and claimed that few people had spoken out in his support at the time. He further argued that while pressure on journalists continues, those responsible now often remain unidentified.
Expressing concern over the safety of journalists in Balochistan, Mir described the province as an increasingly dangerous place for media professionals. He noted that several journalists from the region had been killed in targeted attacks in recent years and urged both the federal and provincial governments to provide stronger security and protection so journalists can perform their duties without fear.
