Prime Minister Imran Khan, on Friday states that there is anger in thePakistan Army over the Opposition’s criticism of General Qamar Javed Bajwa .
According to the sources PM Imran remarked that “anger” and”disappointment” prevailed among the ranks after the army chief wastargeted by the leaders of Opposition parties during public gatherings.
“Gen Bajwa believes in democracy. Had it been another general, he wouldhave given a quick rebuttal,” the PM indicated, adding that the army chiefwas “angry”, but he was “controlling it”. The premier also dismissedreports of any Pakistani representative visiting Israel, saying that whywould any of the ministers visit Tel Aviv when Islamabad does not recogniseit.
He emphasized that the news was “baseless” and that “an entire campaign”was running in this regard.
Referring to the EU DisinfoLab’s report, the prime minister stated that theNGO’s research had exposed India’s network that was spreadingmisinformation about Pakistan. The prime minister said that allinstitutions including the army — stood beside him. “There are excellentcivil-military ties in the country.”
Moreover, speaking further about the civil-military dynamic, he said thatthe army serves under him as he is the prime minister, and as the army is agovernment institution. The Pakistan Democratic Movement, the premier saidthat he was ready to face everything the 11-party alliance aims at throwingat him.
“The PDM can do anything that it wants. I am ready,” he stated.
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He added, the PDM’s Lahore rally had damaged the Opposition’s alliance. “Iam a jalsa specialist and I am telling you that this was a flop show.”
‘It would be better if they resigned’
“If they resign, it would be better for Pakistan,” the prime ministerindicated, referring to the Opposition’s threat of resigning from theassemblies soon.
PM Imran Khan said that he would facilitate the Opposition if they came toIslamabad. “They cannot even last a week [in Islamabad] even if I supportthem.” He added.
