Bilawal admonishes Alvi that there will be repercussions if the COAS pick is delayed.
The FM has stated that all coalition parties fully support the PM on the matter of the new army chief.
ISLAMABAD — On Saturday, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, gave advice to President Dr. Arif Alvi, advising him not to create any “kind of disturbance” in the choice of the new army chief.
“As far as Arif Alvi sahab’s role is concerned, his test has been taken before whether he will stay loyal to Pakistan, its Constitution, its nation, and democracy or whether he will fulfil his friendship with [Imran] Khan sahib,” the foreign minister said while addressing a news conference. “As far as Arif Alvi sahab’s role is concerned, his test has been taken whether he will stay loyal to Pakistan, its Constitution, its
He stated that it was the “final chance” for the president, and that if there was any disturbance, he would be the one to “face the consequence” for it.
“During the time of the vote of no confidence, President Arif Alvi […] attempted to unconstitutionally dissolve the assembly,” Bilawal stated, expressing his hope that this time around, everything will be carried out in line with the Constitution and the law.
The minister stated that the coalition parties would back whoever the prime minister chose to select as the army chief, regardless of who that person was.
“The purpose of announcing long march on the same date is to make the appointment of the army chief controversial, and if the president tries to mess it up, then he will have to face the consequences,” said Bilawal in a veil threat. “The purpose of announcing long march on the same date is to make the appointment of the army chief controversial.”
He also took advantage of the situation to emphasise Imran Khan, the Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), and his journey from being a cricketer to getting “chosen.” “The history of Pakistan is in front of everyone, and Imran Khan was foisted on the country,” he stated. “The history of Pakistan is in front of everyone.”
According to the country’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, both Pakistan’s foreign policy and the country itself have suffered damage over the course of the past four years, and the entire weight is being shouldered by the people of Pakistan.
He went on to say that the entire world is on the brink of an economic calamity because of Russia, namely because of the conflict it is waging with Ukraine. He went on to say that because of the choice made by the last prime minister, so much harm was caused that Pakistan is now in danger of defaulting on its obligations.
He made the observation that Pakistan’s relationships with the countries of the Middle East, Europe, and the United States had all deteriorated.
Imran’s long march, according to Bilawal, serves no democratic purpose because Imran has placed the weight of his entire political agenda on the shoulders of anti-democratic forces. He said that the ego of one person was responsible for the devastation done to the country.
He issued a call to action to Pakistan’s former prime minister and “all these forces” to “stop playing this game” because Pakistan and its people could no longer bear the financial burden of continuing to do so.
Why, if genuine liberty and democratic governance are the end goals, have we scheduled the declaration of the long march for the same week? Why did they choose Rawalpindi as the starting point for the long march? he questioned. It is Imran Khan’s right to protest, but let this appointment be finished in a constitutional and legal manner, and then say “Bismillah.” “Khan Sahib’s goal is to once again play politics with the fate of the country,”
According to the minister of foreign affairs, if Imran puts on a “play” in Rawalpindi this week, then everyone would understand what he is trying to do.
He stated that the administration will be successful in foiling this “plot.” He continued by saying, “We are begging that you refrain from engaging in such politics, for as long as such toys persist, the country will continue to incur such losses.”
He said, “You are attempting to make a constitutional process controversial, and I will not stand for it.”
He went on to say that Imran is engaging in reckless behavior once more by gambling on the future of this nation.
“I beg to Khan Sahib to take note [of the situation] and postpone the march by one week,” he said, “the authority to pick the army head is the prime minister’s, and we would back whomever he appoints.” Khan Sahib is the leader of the Pakistani army.
According to Bilawal, President Arif Alvi has one final opportunity, and it is hoped that he will use it in a way that is in line with the constitution and the law.
According to what he indicated, there would be consequences for the president if he attempts to make a mess of things.
According to the leader of the PPP, the celebration of the foundation day would be limited to just the district because of the flooding. He proclaimed that “our focus is the victims of the catastrophe.”
He went on to say that Pakistan will purchase wheat and oil from Russia at the prices that are determined by the world market.
