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Source rejects Imran deal, Shehbaz-Asim rift repor…

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An informed source familiar with political and government developments has categorically rejected speculation about any possible “deal or relief” for former Prime Minister Imran Khan, as well as reports of differences between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir.

The source described the possibility of both developments as “zero,” amid intense speculation following the Supreme Court’s order concerning Imran Khan’s medical treatment.

It had been expected that Imran Khan would be shifted to Shifa International Hospital for treatment. However, instead of being taken to Shifa International, he was transferred to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) and later returned to Adiala Jail.

The development triggered speculation in political circles about whether the issue was linked to a possible deal or some form of relief for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder.

When specifically asked whether there was any possibility of a deal or concession for Imran Khan, the informed source gave a clear one-word response: “Zero.”

The source was also asked about reports and speculation regarding differences between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir. The response was again: “Zero.”

According to the source, such speculation is not unusual in Pakistan. Political developments involving the civilian and military leadership have historically been interpreted through the lens of possible deals, concessions or disagreements between the civilian government and the military establishment.

The source said that whenever an unusual political development takes place, speculation immediately emerges that a behind-the-scenes deal may be under discussion or that differences have developed between the civilian and military leadership.

However, the source stressed that the current political and institutional arrangement should not be viewed through the lens of Pakistan’s past political experiences.

Referring to the political setup that took shape around three to four years ago, the source said the relationship between the civilian government under Shehbaz Sharif and the military leadership was “completely different” from arrangements witnessed in the past.

The source also suggested that many reports currently circulating may reflect the wishes or expectations of certain individuals rather than the actual situation on the ground.

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