Friday, December 23, 2011

Pakistan Government Admits That It Does Not Control The Military Or ISI

Photo: Gen Kayani's statement stressed that the army supported democratic rule

Pakistan's Government Admits It Has No Control Over Military, ISI -- Long War Journal

The Pakistani government has admitted to the country's highest court of law that it has no control over its own military, thus telling us what we've already known. From Dawn:

In a late night development on Wednesday which added yet another twist to the memo scandal, the federal government, through the Ministry of Defence, conceded before the Supreme Court that it had no operational control over the armed forces as well as the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

A one-page reply by the defence ministry said it was not in a position to submit any reply on behalf of the armed forces and the ISI.

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My Comment: Unlike the Pakistan government, the top General in the Pakistani military makes his sentiments (and who is really in control) well known.

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