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Monday, December 23, 2024  
20 Jumada Al-Akhirah 1446  

PM, COAS underscore significance of national unity

Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani called on the Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani at PM's House here on Friday. The Prime Minister and the Army Chief underscored the significance of national unity to address the challenges faced by the nation. Taking serious note of the rumours regarding a confrontation over the Memo issue, the Prime Minister strongly rejected the notion. The Prime Minister reiterated that the Government of Pakistan and its institutions remained committed to their constitutional roles and obligations to a democratic and prosperous future for Pakistan. The Prime Minister further said that the government's stance regarding jurisdiction of the honourable court on the Memo issue was still to be heard by the court. The Prime Minister and the Army Chief also agreed that replies forwarded by the COAS and DG ISI were in response to the notice of the court, through proper channel and in accordance with the rules of business and should not be misconstrued as a standoff between the Army and the government.