Who leaked alleged cypher? Mystery deepens over Imran Khan ouster claims

ISLAMABAD – A leaked diplomatic cable, known as cypher I-0678, reignited one of Pakistan’s most contested political debates, again placing the removal of former PM Imran Khan back in the spotlight. The document, which is doing rounds online, shows remarks attributed to a senior U.S. official discussing Pakistan’s political situation during the no-confidence crisis. It claimed that diplomatic relations and international sentiment may have been tied to the outcome of the vote that eventually led to Khan’s ouster. As the contents spread, so did the mystery with users asking “who actually leaked the cypher?” and competing narratives quickly emerged, each pointing in different directions, from claims involving political insiders to suggestions of bureaucratic or diplomatic leaks. Despite the noise, no version has been conclusively proven. A group of journalists and political party activists are also desperrately trying to defame miklitary establishment in this under a sophisticated campaign but with mere accusations and conspiracy theories. What started as classified communication now evolved into a political flashpoint, with competing interpretations, unanswered questions, and a deepening sense of intrigue surrounding one of Pakistan’s most controversial leadership transitions. ‘Imran Khan Playing with Cypher’ In 2022, a leaked audio of Imran Khan surfaced online as he told his close aides to “play” with US Cypher. The fresh political storm has erupted after an alleged audio recording surfaced, reportedly featuring former prime minister Imran Khan and his then principal secretary Azam Khan discussing a sensitive US diplomatic cypher and how its contents could be used for political strategy. In the leaked clip, a voice attributed to Imran Khan is heard referring to the cypher and suggesting they should “play” with it, while avoiding directly naming the United States. The conversation appears to revolve around how the diplomatic cable, long at the