Pakistan News: Tension increases between Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir and Imran Khan, former PM’s attitude aggressive
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General refused to meet
Geo News reported that General Asim told the PTI chief that it was not his job as the army chief to meet politicians. Sources said, “General Asim insisted that the army will neither interfere in politics nor play any role in it.” The army chief said he would not interfere in political matters and the political leadership should sort out its own issues. Senior anchor Hamid Mir said that President Arif Alvi had tried to arrange a meeting between General Asim and Imran Khan.
desire to stay away from politics
Mir said the army chief told the president that he wanted to stay away from politics. Geo News reported that PTI leader Fawad Chaudhary drew strong criticism from business community leaders who met the army chief to share their concerns over the deteriorating economic situation. The members of the business community who convene the COAS are the same who meet every army chief and the government and advise how to fix Pakistan’s problems. Their only concern is to secure their business interests.
Imran said – Army increased the difficulties
Imran Khan says he thought there would be a change after the new (army) chief came, but there has been no progress, rather difficulties have increased in the country, The News reported. In an interview with the BBC, Khan remarked that a statement was being made that he would not need the establishment if he wanted to talk to the army chief. He said that the party which is supported by the people of the country does not need crutches.
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