The Pakistani military on Monday released a searing assault on former top minister Imran Khan over his current statements approximately the pinnacle navy management.
“Regrettably, an try has been made to discredit and undermine senior management of Pakistan Army at a time whilst the group is laying lives for the safety and protection of the humans of Pakistan each day,” the pressure stated in a statement.
“Senior politicians seeking to stir controversies on appointment of COAS of Pakistan Army, the method for that’s properly described withinside the charter, is maximum unlucky and disappointing. Senior management of Army has a long time lengthy impeccable meritorious provider to show its patriotic and expert credentials past any doubt.”
Khan had alleged at a public assembly closing week that the country’s new authorities become fearful of loose and truthful elections and become delaying the polls till the appointment of the brand new military leader via way of means of the quit of November, whilst the incumbent General Qamar Javed Bajwa might retire.
“(Asif Ali) Zardari and Nawaz (Sharif) need to carry their favored as the following military leader due to the fact they have got stolen public money. They are afraid that once the patriotic military leader comes, he’ll ask them approximately their loot,” Khan stated.
Bajwa is about to retire withinside the closing week of November after preserving the pinnacle put up for 6 years. He become appointed in 2016 and after his 3-yr tenure, the then authorities of Imran Khan in 2019 prolonged his provider for some other 3 years.
“Politicizing the senior management of Pakistan Army and scandalizing the manner of choice of COAS is neither withinside the hobby of the nation of Pakistan nor of the group. Pakistan Army reiterates its dedication to uphold the charter of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan,” the pressure stated withinside the statement.
There had been additionally reviews that the Pakistan authorities had placed a media ban on Imran Khan.
