Summary
- In response he said the military would not comment on political matters.
- Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said politics was the domain of political parties and politicians, who are responsible for forming governments.
- By declining to comment on political questions, the DG ISPR reiterated the military’s stated position that political matters should be addressed by political parties and elected political representatives.
Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that the Pakistan Army has no involvement in politics.
During a press conference in Rawalpindi the DG ISPR was asked about the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) long march and questions concerning the party’s founder. In response he said the military would not comment on political matters.
Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said politics was the domain of political parties and politicians, who are responsible for forming governments. He emphasized that the army would not respond to questions related to political affairs.
The military spokesperson also highlighted the relationship between the state democracy and politics. He said that political activity and democracy exist within the framework of the state.
Referring to the National Action Plan, the DG ISPR said the plan had been formulated by politicians and should now be implemented. He reiterated that the military would not provide responses on political issues.
His comments came amid heightened political activity surrounding the PTI long march and ongoing discussions about the country’s political situation.
By declining to comment on political questions, the DG ISPR reiterated the military’s stated position that political matters should be addressed by political parties and elected political representatives.
The remarks are likely to remain relevant as political parties continue consultations and the PTI prepares for its planned political activities.
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