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Pakistan PPP Leader Aitzaz Ahsan Slams Contradictory Statements by PM Gilani on Pakistan Army

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Senior leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Aitzaz Ahsan has expressed concerns over Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's contradictory statements regarding the country's army. Speaking at a ceremony to celebrate the birth anniversary of Pakistan's founder, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Ahsan stated that the prime minister's claims of the army's loyalty to the democratic government are contradicted by his own assertions made in the Supreme Court. He further emphasized that rumors of martial law have been alleviated following clarification from Army Chief Gen. Kayani, stating that the government's speculations were unfounded. Ahsan also welcomed Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf (PTI) as a potential third force in the country's politics, while praising Javed Hashmi as an honest and reliable politician.

Key Takeaways:

  • Aitzaz Ahsan expressed concerns over Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's contradictory statements on the Pakistan Army's loyalty to the democratic government.
  • Ahsan claimed that Gilani's statements in foreign countries contradict his assertions made in the Supreme Court.
  • Rumors of martial law have been alleviated with clarification from Army Chief Gen. Kayani.
  • Ahsan welcomed Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf (PTI) as a potential third force in the country's politics.
  • Ahsan praised Javed Hashmi as an honest and reliable politician, stating that his departure from the PML-N party would dent its image.
  • Ahsan denied plans of joining any other political party.

Statistics:

  • Aitzaz Ahsan's concerns were expressed on December 26.
  • The ceremony to celebrate Muhammad Ali Jinnah's birth anniversary took place on December 25.
  • Ahsan welcomed Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insan (PTI) as a potential third force, referencing its December 25 rally in Karachi.
  • The Supreme Court is where Gilani made statements contradicting his foreign country claims.
  • Army Chief Gen. Kayani provided clarification on martial law, alleviating rumors.
  • December 25 rally in Karachi was referred to by Ahsan as a historic gathering.
  • Javed Hashmi's departure from PML-N was seen as a blow to the party's image by Ahsan.

Sources:

  • Aitzaz Ahsan speaks about PM Gilani's contradictory statements (not available online)
  • Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf (PTI) on Twitter
  • Javed Hashmi's biography
  • PTI's December 25 rally in Karachi was reported by major news channels

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