Imran Khan in an attempt to improve relations with PAK army gave instructions to the party leader

Pakistan Army: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has instructed PTI leaders and social media team to ensure that there is no criticism of the Army and the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir. A source in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) told that in a WhatsApp group of party leaders and social media managers, Khan said, "Please ensure that there is no criticism of the new chief and army personnel," The News reported. Don't be.'

This instruction of Imran Khan is being understood as the party's attempt to rebuild the strained relations with the military establishment. The PTI source said that after the appointment of General Munir as the army chief, Khan also does not want the new army chief to be overshadowed by his links with the army when he was prime minister.

'Party's policy is not in confrontation with the army'

Senior PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry did not confirm or deny Khan's new directive to its leaders and social media team, but said the party's policy is not to clash with the army.

In a tweet on Wednesday, Khan congratulated General Sahir Shamshad Mirza as the new CJCSC and General Munir as COAS. He said, the new military leadership will work to end the trust deficit that has been built up in the last 8 months between the nation and the state. The strength of a state comes from its people.

Imran changed his policy

According to sources, Khan initially had reservations about the appointment of General Munir as the army chief, but later changed his policy and said that he would have no objection even if he was made the COAS.

The News reported that during his premiership, Khan prematurely removed Munir as director general of the ISI after Munir reportedly informed him about the alleged corrupt practices of some close to Khan. was.