Criticism of army is not a good thing, there is concern within the institution, we want to stay out of politics: DG ISPR

 Criticism of army is not a good thing, there is concern within the institution, we want to stay out of politics: DG ISPR

Pakistan Army Director General (DG ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar said that Pakistan Army does not want to interfere in political affairs and should not be dragged into them, the army has no backdoor contacts. No, the army is worried about the recent criticism from political parties. This is not a good thing. We want to stay out of politics and we are out of politics.

During a keynote press conference of the DG ISPR, a journalist questioned that political tensions have escalated due to the PDM, as long as such a situation persists, external threats cannot be countered. The army is being dragged into politics and an attempt is being made to tarnish its image by declaring him a selector. It has also come to light in recent days that efforts have been made for backdoor reconciliation. Another journalist said that Prime Minister Imran Khan says that the army is being asked to overthrow the army chief. Has any opposition leader made such a demand to the army chief? 

Answering questions, DG ISPR Major General Babar Iftikhar said that he always tries not to talk politically, he does not say that the army is not concerned about the recent rhetoric, there is concern but the morale of the army. Loud, we are united and will focus on our work.

He said that the nature of the allegations being made has no weight. He asked the Pakistan Army to hold elections by the government of the day. The Pakistan Army conducted the elections in good faith. If anyone has any doubts, all the institutions of Pakistan. They are doing their job, they should approach.

According to YGISPR, the army is a sub-agency of the government. The government of Pakistan has responded well to any criticism of the army. The army does not need to get involved in political affairs and neither does the army. Should be dragged into political affairs, it is not a good thing.In response to a question about the Prime Minister's statement, the DG ISPR clarified that no one wants to comment, there is no such thing as backdoor contacts, we are out of it, we need to get involved in political matters. Nor should we try to get involved in political affairs.