Pakistan Army on Friday refuted reports of martial law’s imposition in the country after an almost four-day political turmoil erupted due to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s arrest, in which army’s installations were also targeted.
“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,” Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Major General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said while speaking to a TV program.
“The army chief and the army’s senior leadership completely believe in democracy,” the military’s top spokesperson said and added that no officer has tendered resignation.
He said that the armed forces stand united despite internal and external propaganda. “There is no chance of martial law in Pakistan.”
The military leadership including the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir believes in democracy and Pakistan Army stands united under the leadership of the army chief, he said.
“No one has tendered resignation in the armed forces,” the spokesperson of the military’s media wing added. The DG ISPR rejected the baseless rumours of martial law in the country.
