COAS General Munir
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has categorically denied receiving any letters amid ongoing claims made by the former ruling party regarding such communications.
“I have not received any letters, and if I do, I will not read them,” General Munir stated during an informal conversation with reporters. The interaction took place on Thursday at a luncheon hosted in honor of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad.
The army chief further emphasized that even if any letter were to arrive, he would forward it to the prime minister instead of engaging with its contents. “Talk of letters are mere tactics,” he remarked, implying that such claims were being used as a political strategy rather than being based on facts.
General Munir also spoke about the country’s current trajectory, stating that Pakistan was progressing well and moving forward. “It must continue to advance,” he asserted, underscoring the importance of stability and development.
In recent weeks, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has insisted that their party leader and jailed former prime minister, Imran Khan, has written multiple letters to the army chief.
According to PTI, these letters highlighted concerns over public perception regarding the military’s role in the elections. Khan’s legal team has claimed that he intends to address his grievances in his next letter while also proposing structural reforms to resolve the political and economic crises facing Pakistan.
On Wednesday, PTI leader Faisal Chaudhry spoke to reporters outside Adiala Jail, revealing that Khan’s upcoming letter would focus on six key points. He stated that he took notes during his conversation with the former prime minister and confirmed that the letter would be sent out soon.
Previously, PTI claimed to have sent two open letters to the army chief, both of which became highly controversial. The first letter, whose details were leaked to the media, was denied by security sources, who stated that no such document was ever received. Similarly, the second letter remained undisclosed, with only selected highlights being shared through Imran Khan’s social media platforms.
It is important to note that Khan, who remains incarcerated, does not have direct access to his X (formerly Twitter) account.
His verified social media profiles are currently being managed by an external team. This has further fueled speculation regarding the authenticity and handling of his public statements, including the alleged letters to the army chief.
The controversy surrounding these letters continues to unfold, raising questions about political narratives and institutional interactions amid Pakistan’s evolving political landscape.
