Categorically dismissing rumours relating to President Asif Ali Zardari’s resignation, the federal government on Thursday categorically said that the army chief was not aspiring to assume the office of the head of state.
“We are fully aware of who is behind the malicious campaign targeting President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, and the Chief of Army Staff,” Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said in a statement on his X handle on Thursday.
“I have categorically stated that there has been no discussion,nor does any such idea exist, about the President being asked to resign or the COAS aspiring to assume the presidency,” he added.
Naqvi said President Zardari enjoys a strong and respectful relationship with the leadership of the armed forces. He quoted the president as saying: “I know who is spreading these falsehoods, why they are doing so, and who stands to benefit from this propaganda”.
This is a developing story and is being updated with more details.
