GD ISPR rejects rumors that the army chief becomes president

The Pakistani Army has strongly rejected speculation about Field Marshal Chief of Army Staff (Coas) Syed Asim Munir, who is struggling to become president of Pakistan.

Talking to The economistInter Services Public Relations (ISPR) DG Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry rubbed as rumors as “totally baseless”.

His declaration comes a month after the Minister of the Interior issued a similar counter -movement that clarified that there was no truth to speculation that the president was asked to resign or the field Marshall, who strives to assume presidency.

The economist noted that FM Munir’s popularity has risen since May conflict with India. It also noted that the reigning coalition recently acquired two -thirds majority in parliament further “ignited rumors that the army chief could also become president”. Last month, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi had also rejected speculation on social media, suggesting that President Asif Ali Zardari was exposed to, and called them baseless.

In a comment on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modis reported a decision to respond to terrorist attacks with military action, DG ISPR replied: “This time we will start from eastern India.”

“It will start with deep strikes inside India,” he added. “India must understand that they can be hit everywhere.”

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He denied any discussions or intentions of the president’s resignation or a change in leadership.

We are fully aware of who is behind the malicious campaign targeting President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and the chief chief. I have categorically stated that there has been no discussion, nor is there any such idea that the president is being asked …

– Mohsin Naqvi (@Mohsinnaqvic42) July 10, 2025

“The only focus of the Coa is the strength and stability of Pakistan, nothing else,” the Minister of the Interior repeated.

Earlier this year, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in May formally transferred rank as a field marshal on Coas -General Syed Asim Munir.

The federal cabinet approved the promotion at a high -level meeting that was chairman of the Prime Minister, where the ministers paid tribute to the operational success of Operation Bunyanum Mursoos. The operation was described as a historic military victory that rejected Indian aggression and ensured the sovereignty of the country. Field Marshal Munir also praised the political leadership for their “strategic foresight” during Operation Marka-in-Haq.

FM Munir is the country’s other army officer being promoted to Field Marshal since 1947, since independence. Former army chief and military dictator Gen Ayub Khan was awarded rank in 1959.

Shortly after, in Washington, US President Donald Trump said he was “honored” to meet FM Munir during a rare meeting of the White House and credited him to play a key role in stopping the conflict between Pakistan and India.