Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Secretary General Nayyar Hussain Bukhari has firmly dismissed circulating rumors regarding President Asif Ali Zardari’s potential removal from office, declaring them “completely false.” Bukhari emphasized that the current government cannot operate without PPP’s support, countering speculation that arose after the PML-N-led coalition secured a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly following the reinstatement of reserved seats.
The rumors gained traction after the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), acting on the Supreme Court’s verdict, allocated reserved seats to the ruling alliance, increasing its strength from 218 to 235 members. Bukhari criticized those spreading the claims, stating they “lack understanding of the Constitution.” He also clarified that the PPP has no plans to join the federal cabinet, maintaining its stance as a supportive but independent coalition partner.
Echoing Bukhari’s remarks, PML-N Senator Irfan Siddiqui denied any discussions about replacing President Zardari, calling such reports “fabricated.” He affirmed that Zardari is “fulfilling his constitutional role effectively” and dismissed media narratives suggesting discord within the ruling alliance. “Being allies doesn’t mean agreeing on everything,” Siddiqui noted, reinforcing the stability of the coalition.
Earlier, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi had also rejected the rumors during his visit to Rohri, Sindh, attributing them to “misleading social media campaigns.” Naqvi suggested that certain elements were unsettled by the rare alignment between politicians, the government, and the military establishment, leading to deliberate misinformation. The united denials from key figures signal an effort to quell political uncertainty and maintain stability in the current setup.