-Urge politicians to keep army away from political games
-Vow to continue assisting civil administration, whenever needed
-Reject involvement in country’s politics, elections & NAB related reforms
-Reaffirm pledge to assist any political govt
By Our Defence
Correspondent
ISLAMABAD: The military leadership on Monday has made it clear that it has no role in the country’s political matters, election reforms and the National Accountability Bureau (NAB).
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and Director-General of Inter-Services Intelligence (DG ISI) Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed met parliamentary leaders last week and discussed administrative affairs of Gilgit-Baltistan.
During the meeting, the military leadership said that the army will continue to help civil administration, whenever it is needed and stressed to keep the army away from political matters.
Moreover, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday called on the Prime Minister Imran Khan at the Prime Minister’s office today.
According to sources, matters of national security were discussed in the meeting between the prime minister and COAS Bajwa.
The meeting also discussed the Afghan peace process, Indian ceasefire violations along Line of Control (LoC) and regional security matters came under discussion. Federal cabinet members and other officials were also present during the meeting, added sources.
Earlier, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and Director-General of Inter-Services Intelligence (DG ISI) Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed met parliamentary leaders last week and discussed administrative affairs of Gilgit-Baltistan.
During the meeting, the military leadership said that the army will continue to help civil administration, whenever it is needed and stressed to keep the army away from political matters.
The military leadership has made it clear that it has no role in the country’s political matters, election reforms and the National Accountability Bureau (NAB).
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan had categorically said that the government will not bow down before any blackmailing tactics.This he stated while expressing his views with the Adviser on Parliamentary Affairs Dr Babar Awan, who called on him at his office in Islamabad.
Speaking on the occasion, PM Khan said that all the state institutions are on the same page and added that nation stands firmly united with its institutions. It may be noted that former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in his speech in the All Parties Conference, yesterday, had raised allegations over state institutions. The meeting discussed the current prevailing political situation in the country and matters related to the new legislation. Opposition All Parties Conference (APC) also came under discussion.
Speaking on the occasion, PM Khan said that all the state institutions are on the same page and added that nation stands firmly united with its institutions.
Reacting on Nawaz Sharif’s speech in the APC, the premier termed it as part two of ‘Why I was ousted”. Prime Minister Imran Khan vowed not to bow down before any blackmailing and continue accountability process.
On Sunday, Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) supremo and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif had alleged in his virtual speech that the institution of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has turned into a tool for revenge against political opponents.
