ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif claimed PTI Chief Imran Khan sent message through President Arif Alvi to initiate discussions with ‘establishment’.

Addressing media here, he said that PTI Chief was “losing his nerves” as November and much talked about appointment of a New Army Chief draws closer.

“Imran Khan has not been in his right mind and is fearful as November is fast approaching,” said Asif, adding that things will pan out according to law and Constitution in November. Asif said that Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa’s tenure is concluding by end of this month and he should be allowed to spend time with soldiers “respectfully”. He reiterated that government has yet to decide on General Bajwa’s replacement.

Elaborating further, he said five names have come up and according to tradition any one of those general staff officers or someone not mentioned on list can be appointed, adding that all three-star ranked officers were eligible for post of Army Chief. “Imran Khan acts hypocritically and lies about security forces of Pakistan. But it is our duty to stand with Army,” he said. He mentioned during media talk that general elections will be held as per schedule.

Published in The Daily National Courier, October, 06 2022

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