ISLAMABAD: President Arif Alvi has not convinced on his party (PTI) stance on the US alleged conspiracy as he raised suspicions regarding PTI’s alleged US conspiracy and called for an investigation in to the matter.
President Dr Arif Alvi in his interview to a private news channel said “the letter (diplomatic cypher) has been sent to Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial and investigation should be held in this regard,”.
PTI Chairman Imran Khan had brandished a “threat letter”, which was the cypher, on March 27 at a public gathering before his ouster, claiming that his government had been threatened by the US and the then-opposition was involved in the conspiracy. However, the government as well as the United States have rejected the allegations.
Commenting on the former prime minister, the president said Khan became frustrated after PTI’s ouster in April, asserting that the party chief should be held answerable for his current statements.
“It was Khan’s decision to boycott the assembly proceeding […] had he asked me, I would have suggested something else,” Alvi said.
Alvi cited two major issues at hand, including the economic crisis and general elections, while endorsing the idea of a dialogue among all stakeholders.
The president clarified that he wasn’t a “broker”; however, would still want the leaders to reach a consensus on the dwindling economy.
Alvi said that the institution of Army should remain “neutral”, but refrained from elaborating on the term “neutral”.
He emphasised that the army’s role in the constitution is “clear”, maintaining that the army chief’s appointment would be held as per the constitution.
“It would be better if the name is suggested after consultations,” he said backing the idea of holding extensive consultations in order to have consensus.
Alvi has been constantly backing the idea of grand dialogue between the political parties.
