Defense Minister Khawaja Asif made startling allegations against former army chief General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa, claiming that the latter had threatened to impose martial law in the country if his demand for an extension was unmet.
The revelations were made during a televised interview on Thursday, where Asif elaborated on the former military leader’s alleged attempts to extend his tenure by up to a year.
During his tenure as Army Chief, Khawaja Asif asserted that General Bajwa had sought an extension ranging from six months to one year.
The minister further claimed that General Bajwa explicitly threatened to enforce martial law in one of the meetings, making his intentions clear in front of all present.
“General Bajwa wanted an extension and was ready to go to any lengths to secure it,” Asif stated.
He emphasised that the former army’s boss alleged coercion was not just limited to private conversations but was expressed openly during official meetings.
