The Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) has categorically denied a report by senior journalist Suhail Warraich claiming that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, made references to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) or its incarcerated founder, Imran Khan, during his recent visit to Brussels.
DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry clarified that senior journalist Suhail Warraich fabricated a story for personal gain. He stated that Warraich attended a public event in Brussels, where hundreds of people took photographs with the Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir, but no mention of PTI or any apology was made.
“The article in question was based on misrepresentation. Before publishing such claims, the organisation concerned should have ensured proper verification,” the DG ISPR remarked, stressing that media outlets must act responsibly.
Responding to a question about possible action against the outlet that published the report, the DG ISPR said institutions are expected to show responsibility and avoid spreading unverified claims. “The media should understand that such reporting is inappropriate,” he added.
