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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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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