Pakistan Army slams Imran Khan for ‘defamatory’ remarks about military leadership

In an extraordinary public rebuke, Pakistan’s effective navy on Monday slammed former top minister Imran Khan for his “defamatory and uncalled for declaration” approximately the appointment of the brand new navy leader, pronouncing the group changed into “aghast” at his feedback approximately the pinnacle navy management.

Addressing a public rally in Faisalabad on Sunday, Khan alleged that the authorities changed into scared of honest elections and delaying the polls till the appointment of the brand new navy leader through the cease of November while the incumbent Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa might retire. “(Asif Ali) Zardari and Nawaz (Sharif) need to carry their preferred as the following navy leader due to the fact they have got stolen public money,” Khan alleged. “They are afraid that once the patriotic navy leader comes, he’ll ask them approximately their loot.” “(Asif Ali) Zardari and Nawaz (Sharif) need to carry their preferred as the following navy leader due to the fact they have got stolen public money,” Khan alleged.

Strongly objecting his feedback, the navy issued a declaration wherein it accused him of creating an try to discredit and undermine senior management of Pakistan Army at a time while the group is laying lives for the safety and protection of the people.