Pakistan Army terms Imran’s statement on COAS appointment ‘defamatory’

Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a statement said that Pakistan Army is aghast at the defamatory and uncalled for statement about the senior leadership of Pakistan Army by Chairman PTI during a political rally at Faisalabad.

ISPR said, “Regrettably, an attempt has been made to discredit and undermine senior leadership of Pakistan Army at a time when the institution is laying lives for the security and safety of the people of Pakistan every day. “

The statement said that senior politicians trying to stir controversies on the appointment of COAS of the Pakistan Army, the procedure for which is well defined in the constitution, is most unfortunate and disappointing.

The senior leadership of the Army has long impeccable meritorious service to prove its patriotic and professional credentials beyond any doubt, the ISPR said.

Politicising the senior leadership of the Pakistan Army and scandalizing the process of selection of the COAS is neither in the interest of the state of Pakistan nor of the institution, it explained.

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Meanwhile, the Defence Minister underscored that the armed forces of Pakistan had a long tradition of sacrifices where three star general and there only children embraced martyrdom in war against terrorism.

Recently, he said in the helicopter crash in Winder the martyrdom of three star general, two star general and other officials took place while serving nation in crisis, adding, “Our history has a great number of sacrifices. Our armed forces are playing lead role in disaster relief efforts.

There are areas where civil administration cannot approach the armed forces have committed their all-out resources for the affected population.”

He regretted that the PTI Chairman was using helicopters for hours and people died waiting for five hours on stones after getting washed away by a deluge.

He has no commitment for his own blood and had become a security threat for Pakistan, he added.

After becoming nuclear power, the priority of India was to destroy Pakistan economically and PTI and its leadership were becoming their tools for that cause, he alleged.

“The process of COAS appointment is three months later but it’s first time Imran Khan is making it controversial and his statements are enmity with the country that intend to tarnish the defence institution for political whims.”

He mentioned that the politicians should resolve their conflicts in political arenas, however the relationship of certain institutions was linked to the national security which should not be weaken by making controversial statements.

Responding to media queries, he said there would be elaborated legal actions against Imran Khan in the coming days but it would not have any cooked up cases for political victimization and would also not depict political vendetta or score settling on political grounds.

He reiterated that the media and public must avoid making COAS appointment a public discourse topic as it was the prime minister’s prerogative.

Replying to another question, he said no one denied the need for good ties with India but there certain barricades that needed to be resolved for a holistic dialogue and peace based on mutual respect and harmony.

“There are flashpoints of massive human rights violations against Muslims like that in Palestine, Kashmir and inside India that will have to be resolved first.”

He continued, “Salute to the courage of Kashmiris in Srinagar who celebrated Pakistan’s victory made fireworks and hoisted flags in jubilation despite Indian occupation. I wish all these barricades are crossed to create peace.”