Islamabad:
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday rejected speculation on social media that suggested that President Asif Ali Zardari was exposed to calling them baseless.
In a statement sent to his official X (formerly Twitter) account, the Naqvi defended the unit between the country’s political and military leadership.
He denied any discussions or intentions of the president’s resignation or a change in leadership.
He described the rumors as “malicious campaign” aimed at discrediting President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff (Coas) Field Marshal General Asim Munir, and claims that there is no truth to claims that suggest political rift or changes in leadership.
“We are fully aware of who is behind the malicious campaign targeting President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the chief chief,” Naqvi wrote at X.
Referring to speculation that suggests that President Zardari has been asked to resign, or that the COAs are seeking presidency, the Minister of the Interior said “there has been no discussion, nor is there any such idea”.
“I have categorically stated that there has been no discussion, nor is there any such idea that the president is asked to resign, or that Coa’s hopeful after assuming the presidency,” he claimed.
“The president of Pakistan enjoys a strong and respectful relationship with the management of the armed forces,” the minister said.
He quoted President Zardari for “clearly” stated, “I know who is spreading these untruths, why they are doing it and who is in favor of this propaganda.”
Naqvi emphasized that “the only focus” for the Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir was Pakistan’s strength and stability and “nothing else.”
“For those involved in this tale, do what you want in collaboration with hostile foreign agencies. As for us, we will do what is needed to make Pakistan strong again, Inshallah,” Naqvi added.
Naqvi gave similar statements in SUKKUR last week and asked journalists not to believe in rumors on social media. “Some people are disturbed by our device.”
He emphasized that the adaptation between Pakistan’s political leadership, the military and the government is the reason for the growing spread of disinformation. “For the first time, politicians, the government and the military business are on the same side, and it bothers certain individuals.”
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) also issued a statement to rest on speculation about the possible removal of President Zardari.
