President Dr. Arif Alvi says, “Allah is witness, I did not sign the Official Secrets Act and the Army Act Amendment Bill.”Arif Alvi further said that I apologize to all those who will be affected by these bills.
President Arif Alvi stated in his address that he does not agree with the amendments made to the Official Secrets Act and Army Act, and he has instructed his office not to sign the bill even without his signature.
The President of Pakistan further commented, “I have repeatedly confirmed with my staff that the bills were sent back without my signature. Today, I learned that my orders and instructions were disregarded.”
Arif Alvi added, “Allah knows best. I ask forgiveness from all those who are affected by these bills. I did not sign these bills.”
It should be noted that yesterday, the news emerged that President Arif Alvi had signed the amendments to the Official Secrets Act and Army Act amendment bill, following which both bills became laws.