Army chief vows support to democratic process
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
RAWALPINDI, Dec. 24, IRNA -- Pakistan Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has reiterated that the armed forces have and will continue to support democratic process in the Country.
“The Army is fully cognizant of its constitutional obligations and responsibilities,” an army statement Friday quoted General Kayani as saying during his visit to the forward posts in Mohmand and Kurram tribal regions .
The army chief’s statement came a day after Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani said that conspiracies are being hatched against his government. He did not single out any one but said that his government will not allow any institution to make a state within the state.
General Kayani strongly dispelled the speculations of any military takeover and said that these are misleading and are being used as a bogey to divert the focus from the real issues, the statement from the inter-Services Public Relations said.
General Kayani emphasized that the issues of national security need to be considered on merit alone. “He concluded by saying that irrespective of all other considerations, there can be no compromise on national security”.
“While speaking to the troops, he appreciated the successes achieved under trying environment and the sacrifices made in the process,” the statement said.
The Army Chief said that no one can put a price tag on the scared blood of those who have sacrificed their lives for the nation.
“The men and women of Pakistan Army are performing their duty of defending Pakistan in accordance with the oath they took. They will continue to do so with the support and prayers of their countrymen, regardless of the cost,” General Kayani said.
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Islamic Republic News Agency/IRNA NewsCode: 30729024
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