Pakistan, July 13 -- ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has firmly rejected rumours suggesting that President Asif Ali Zardari may resign or that Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir is eyeing the presidency. Speaking in a private media interview, the Prime Minister categorically denied these claims, emphasizing that no such proposals are under consideration. He added that General Munir has never expressed any desire to hold the presidential office.

The Prime Minister reassured the public that his working relationship with both President Zardari and COAS Asim Munir is grounded in mutual respect. He further clarified that these rumors were baseless and speculative, calling them part of a coordinated misinformation campaign...