Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General, Major General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has refuted the rumors of a potential imposition of martial law in Pakistan. These rumors were particularly fueled by the recent arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and the political turmoil that followed. During this time, there were also attacks on army installations.
During an interview with Shahzeb Khanzada of Geo News, Maj Gen Chaudhry stated: “I want to say very clearly that General Asim Munir and the army’s leadership wholeheartedly support democracy and will continue to do so. The imposition of martial law is out of the question.” The military’s spokesperson emphasized that “The army chief and the army’s senior leadership completely believe in democracy.”
Maj Gen Chaudhry also denied reports regarding the resignation of army officers due to the unrest. He added: “Despite all-out efforts of internal miscreants and external enemies, the army remains united under Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir. The dreams of creating division within the army will remain dreams. Neither anyone has resigned nor disobeyed any order.”
More details to be announced…