Asim Saleem Bajwa, special assistant to the prime minister (SAPM) on information and broadcasting, met Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday and submitted his resignation.
According to Prime Minister’s Office, the prime minister did not accept Bajwa’s resignation. Explaining it further, the Prime Minister’s Office said that Khan was satisfied with Bajwa’s explanation and the documentary evidence he presented relating to his family’s businesses, therefore, he refused to accept Bajwa’s resignation.
معاون خصوصی لیفٹنٹ جنرل (ر) عاصم سلیم باجوہ نے آج وزیر اعظم عمران خان کو اپنا استعفیٰ پیش کیا جو وزیر اعظم نے قبول نہیں کیا۔ pic.twitter.com/t93Ciki8fT
— Prime Minister's Office, Pakistan (@PakPMO) September 4, 2020
Bajwa, a retired three-star general of the Pakistan Army, has been accused of amassing wealth and helping his close family members set up and strengthen businesses during his years in the armed forces. Bajwa has however denied the allegations.
I strongly rebut the baseless allegations levelled against me and my family.Alhamdolillah another attempt to damage our reputation belied/exposed.I have and will always serve Pakistan with pride and dignity. pic.twitter.com/j185UoGhx1
— Asim Saleem Bajwa (@AsimSBajwa) September 3, 2020
Against this backdrop, Bajwa offered to resign as special assistant to the prime minister. Bajwa, who is also serving as chairman of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority, said he would continue to work as head of the authority however.