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Zardari Thinks About Another Surprise To Imran Khan
On Jun 24, 2022Share
PPP co-Chairman doesn’t rule out COAS Bajwa’s extension
ISLAMABAD – Chief architect of the incumbent coalition government, Asif Ali Zardari, is thinking about giving another surprise to rival Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf leader Imran Khan before going into the general elections, sources said yesterday.
Zardari, a former President and co-Chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party, is not ruling out another extension to Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, although the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced the top General wanted to retire in November.
“There can be a huge surprise if General Bajwa agrees to stay on. Zardari is thinking on these lines but there is no contact with the COAS yet on this issue. This (extension) cannot be ruled out. The government has this right (to extend the tenure),” a close aide of Zardari told The Nation, citing the previous shocker where Imran Khan was ousted as the Prime Minister in April.
Another aide of the PPP co-Chairman said the coalition government will take a decision after consensus and take the COAS into confidence before any announcement.
“The coalition government respects the COAS and his role as the army chief. Extension is an option open to the government,” he added.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has recently said he had always enjoyed good relations with every army chief of the country.
In response to a question about the appointment of the next army chief when the term of the incumbent expires in November, or giving an extension to the current chief General Bajwa, Sharif had said: “It is a premature question” and will be considered when the time comes in the national interest.
Zardari thinks about another surprise to Imran Khan
PPP co-Chairman doesn’t rule out COAS Bajwa’s extension ISLAMABAD - Chief architect of the incumbent coalition government, Asif Ali Zardari, is thinking
nation.com.pk
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PM Shahbaz Sharif didnot rule out extension to the COAS General Bajwa
8 May, 2022
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the question on the Army Chief extension is premature.
“We will see when the time comes for the extension link of the army chief link. We must keep the army away from politics. The army is an institution 22 crore people that protect the borders,” he added.
He said the election will be held after a consensus among allied parties. “We will try to form an alliance for the next election and the PML-N will play its part. The government’s term will end by August next year.”
He took a swipe at ex-PM Imran Khan for inflicting serious damage upon the country. “Imran Khan has not Einstein that the nation will follow him.
“China is our best friend. Imran Khan angered China, Saudi Arabia, and UAE.
However, I am striving to better ties with Pak friends. His government did nothing but NAB-Niazi nexus.
He said “America is a superpower. We are not anti-America. We must work with the US on an equal footing.”
Prison days were very hard, he recalled adding that he went to jail and went there to close inmates.
PM Shahbaz Sharif didnot rule out extension to the COAS General Bajwa
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the question on the Army Chief extension is premature. “We will see when the time comes for the extension link of
timesofislamabad.com
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