Former monarch drops pretender claim under government pressure

The former, and exiled, Shahanshah of Hasanistan known as Dionisiy in Montescano, today renounced the pretender claim to the throne of Hasanistan (which he had claimed since October 2016 as ruler of Pavlov, but had been formally abolished on 26 April) following pressure from the Government of Hasanistan. The Naib-i-Şehinşah and Prime Minister Hasan Çakar issued a statement to the exiled monarch, declaring a 48-hour ultimatum (without specified threat, although later confirmed as a bluff) and demanding that he give up his pretender claim. During a heated discussion, the Prime Minister reduced the time period of the ultimatum to 24-hours to put greater pressure on the former Shahanshah. Soon after, Dionisiy finally agreed to drop the title.

Hasan Çakar stated following the event: "We have re-established the fact that there is only one legitimate authority and head of Hasanistan, as stated in its Constitution and supported by all its citizens, and that the relics of Pavlov have been fully discarded. We have also proved our geopolitical might and that, despite our neutrality, we have the power projection to defend and protect our interests".