Political parties are requested not to drag army into politics, Major General Babar Iftikhar

 

Pakistan Army Spokesman Major General Babar Iftikhar said that political parties are requested not to drag the army into politics, the army wants to stay out of politics, organized propaganda campaign to create a rift between the people and the army. Unfounded misconduct based on rumors is not acceptable, democracy, rule of law and functioning of institutions within constitutional limits is a guarantee of national interest.

He said in a media briefing that a Formation Commanders Conference was held under the chairmanship of Army Chief two days ago. The participants were briefed on the professional activities of Pakistan Army, situation in the region and internal and external challenges. The armed forces are always ready to deal with any situation. In the last few months, terrorists have tried to disrupt the peace, but they have been thwarted by the Pakistan Army. In the first three months of this year, 128 terrorists were killed. Killed and 270 terrorists were arrested, 97 officers and youths were martyred during these operations, Puri pays tribute to these brave grandsons and their families, the war on terror will continue till the last terrorist is eliminated.

Meanwhile, six Pakistani soldiers were martyred on March 29 in the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Congo for the sake of world peace. So far, 168 officers and men have sacrificed their lives in the UN peacekeeping mission. went. At the conference, the formation commanders appreciated the steps taken for the security of the country, especially in terms of internal law and order, and termed it as the best step in the right direction.

All agreed that democracy, strengthening of institutions, rule of law, functioning of all institutions within the ambit of the Constitution is a guarantee of national interest. Public support is the source of strength of the armed forces, its national security is meaningless, intentional or unintentional attempt to divide the army and the people is against national interest, constructive criticism is appropriate but fabrication of conspiracies based on rumors and Misconduct is not acceptable, organized propaganda campaigns are being launched against the army and military leadership, even using fake fake technology to spread fake messages of retired military officers to spread chaos in the society, which is the enemy of work. Couldn't do it for 7 decades, still won't.

Political parties are requested not to drag the army into politics, the army wants to stay out of politics, baseless misconduct based on rumors is not acceptable, it is better we leave our decisions to the constitution and law, because only by implementing the law We develop, it is time for all of us individually and collectively to play a role and strengthen the country and institutions so that as a nation we can meet all the challenges well.