Addressing a seminar on Afghanistan, Hasan claimed the US was hesitant to completely pull out of the war-torn country because it was afraid that bin Laden might "come back alive".
"People like Osama bin Laden do not die. They continue to leave in the hearts of people," he said. Those like bin Laden continue to provide a new narrative for the people's struggle, he claimed.
Hasan had triggered a storm in November last year when he called slain Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan chief Hakimullah Meshud a martyr, drawing condemnation from the powerful military.
The military described his remarks as "irresponsible and misleading" and sought an apology.
Speaking at the same seminar, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said developments in Afghanistan have a direct impact on Pakistan. He said the resolution of the Afghanistan issue is a must.