Army wants strengthening of democracy: ISPR
76k Pakistanis have sacrificed their lives in war against terrorism
islamabad — Director-General Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major-General Asif Ghafoor has said that Pakistan Army wants strengthening of democracy in the country.
Talking to media in London, the DG ISPR said the army believes that democracy is the only way forward and as an institution, it has provided full support to democratic institutions.
He said all institutions of the country, including the Army and the judiciary, should support the political governments for the sake of national stability.
The army spokesman said general elections 2018 were the most transparent ever in the history of the country. He said Pakistan Army is the custodian of China Pakistan Economic Corridor and this mega project will strengthen the economy of the country.
Major Ghafoor said that the Army has absolutely no role in the ongoing anti-corruption and accountability drive. He said if India dares to launch a surgical strike inside Pakistan, it will face ten surgical strikes in response.
The Army spokesman said that those who think of any misadventure against us should have no doubt in their minds about Pakistan’s capabilities.
The DG ISPR said that there is a complete freedom of expression in the country.
Major Ghafoor said the international media should highlight positive aspects about Pakistan. He said Pakistan has rendered huge sacrifices in war against terrorism to make the region and world safer.
The Army spokesman said that around 76,000 Pakistanis have embraced martyrdom in this war, adding that today’s Pakistan is much safer as compared to the past.
About Kashmir, he said that Pakistan Army wants the Kashmir dispute resolved through dialogue, keeping in view the aspirations of Kashmiris.
He termed army chief’s visit to the UK successful and added that professional matters were discussed during the meetings with the British authorities.—