Military has nothing to do with today's happenings: DG ISPR

Islamabad: Director-General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar Sunday bluntly denied any sort of involvement of Army in political developments of the day.

The statement came after the country witnessed a political rollercoaster ride within the span of a few hours Sunday.

Replying to a question regarding the consent of the Army in the political developments of the day, the DG ISPR said that the military has nothing to do with what happened today.

It is pertinent to remember that the NA deputy speaker ruled to adjourn the session held for voting on the no-confidence motion against PM Imran Khan, terming it as "unconstitutional."

Subsequently, President Arif Alvi ordered the dissolution of the National Assembly on the advice of Prime Minister Imran Khan.

The prime minister in his short-televised address to the nation made an announcement, soon after the National Assembly session was prorogued by the deputy speaker, rejecting the opposition’s push for the no-trust motion as unconstitutional.  "The nation should prepare for the next elections." the premier added.

According to sources, elections will be held within a period of 90 days.