Overview

• Naqvi said there is no truth to plans for President Zardari to resign or for the chief of army staff to take over.
• He described the social media speculation as a malicious campaign driven by hostile foreign agencies.
• The government claims full awareness of those orchestrating the rumors without disclosing their identities.
• Speculation began on July 5, the 47th anniversary of General Zia’s 1977 coup, and gained momentum by July 7.
• Asim Munir has served as army chief since 2022, was promoted to field marshal in May, and holds an extended five-year term.