Tuesday, November 6, 2012

A Warning From Pakistan's Military To The Civilian Leadership

Pakistani Army Chief Issues Warning In Rare Statement -- Radio Free Europe

Pakistan's powerful army chief has issued a rare public statement warning against efforts to undermine the country's military.

The comments by General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani come amid unprecedented pressure on the army from Pakistan's civilian government, media, and judiciary.

Kayani said on November 5 that the military derives its strength from the public and any effort that "draws a wedge" between the people and the military undermines national security.

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More News On Pakistan's Army Chief Issuing A Warning To The Civilian Leadership

Text of General Kayani's statement -- Business Recorder
Pakistan general warns civilians not to ‘assume more than one’s due role’ -- McClatchy News
Pakistan Army Chief Issues Warning in Rare Message -- ABC News/AP
Sparks fly after Kayani’s ‘national interest’ speech -- The Hindu
Kayani warns against drawing wedge between Pak people and armed forces -- Times of India
No individual or institution alone can decide national interest: Kayani -- DAWN
No individual or institution can alone decide national interest: Gen Kayani -- News Pakistan

My Comment: I would not call his statement a warning .... it is more of a threat. In any other democracy such a statement by a military chief will result in his immediate firing .... but this is Pakistan.

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