Pakistan, July 31 -- Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Irfan-ul-Haque Siddiqui has firmly denied rumours that party leader Nawaz Sharif plans to run for president. Siddiqui called the claims "baseless table stories," insisting there have been no such discussions within the party. "Nawaz Sharif has neither shown interest in the presidency nor is there any attempt to change the system for him," he clarified.

These statements came amid speculation that President Asif Ali Zardari may soon resign-rumours that were quickly dismissed by political leaders and government officials. Siddiqui said the president remains committed to his constitutional role and has not created any roadblocks for the federal coalition. He added, "We're in a...