Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani called on the Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani 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 a 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 Honourable 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 Honourable 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.-PR