In Elim Garak's time as an Obsidian Order operative, Parmak was interrogated by Garak after being arrested for being part of an illegal political group. The interrogation was implemented in part as a test by Enabran Tain, wanting to be sure his personal physician was trustworthy. According to Garak, Parmak was no coward but was rather sensitive. After four hours of Garak staring at him, Parmak relented and told Garak everything he knew. Parmak was sent to a labor camp for three years. After he was released, he returned to Cardassia and practiced medicine again. (DS9 episode: "The Die is Cast")