ISPR DG dismisses presidency chatter about Field Marshal Asim Munir

Pakistan Army spokesperson Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has firmly denied the swirling rumours that Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir plans to become the next president of Pakistan, calling them “completely baseless” in an interview with The Economist.

Speaking to the renowned British magazine, the Director General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) dismissed political speculation that surfaced after the “Marka-e-Haq”, saying such commentary is detached from reality and aims to embroil the military in unnecessary political discourse.

ISPR says no plan, no desire for presidency

Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif made it clear that Field Marshal Asim Munir has shown no interest in the presidency and no such proposal is under consideration.

“These claims are irresponsible and purely fictional. Dragging the military into politics is dangerous and misleading,” he stated.

This statement aligns with earlier remarks from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who had categorically denied any such development. Similarly, PML-N Senator Irfan Siddiqui had clarified that neither Nawaz Sharif nor his party had discussed the idea of making the Field Marshal president.