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- March 5, 2024
- Kainat Shakeel
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RAWALPINDI: The top brass of the Pakistan Army denied any involvement by the armed forces in the election process on Tuesday. They said social media and “some vested small segments of society” are attempting to create “political instability and uncertainty by attempting to scapegoat others for their failings.” The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Asim Munir, chaired the 263rd Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC), held at GHQ, where the army voiced its concerns, according to a statement released by the military’s media wing.
The Armed Forces of Pakistan, by the mandate, and at considerable risk to their primary duty, created a security environment for the conduct of GE-24, according to the ISPR statement. The conference did, however, voice dismay that certain well-funded small elements of the political and media landscape, particularly on social media, have been defaming the Armed Forces of Pakistan with baseless accusations of extremely reprehensible meddling. The statement went on, “It’s unfortunate that such vested elements’ entire focus is on creating political instability and uncertainty by attempting to scapegoat others for their failings, rather than on real issues like good governance, economic recovery, political stability, and public well-being.”
The forum stressed in its statement that pursuing the proper legal procedures with facts and proof is preferable to using false political rhetoric and unconstitutional emotional outbursts. The forum expressed pleasure with the “smooth democratic transition of power in the Centre and Provinces,” according to a statement made public by ISPR. The forum thought that Pakistani citizens would live in peace and prosperity as a result of the political and economic stability that would follow the elections. “Forum stated that it firmly believes that the path forward is the consolidation of democracy for the nation,” the statement reads. Furthermore, it stated that “military leadership is aware of the full range of dangers and challenges and it is committed to shouldering its constitutionally imposed obligations with the backing of Pakistan’s robust populace.
Reiterating its commitment, the forum said it would help the government combat security threats, advance socioeconomic development in the country, and help put an end to all illegal activities like hoarding, smuggling, and electricity theft in addition to assisting with the dignified and safe return of all undocumented foreign nationals. The forum vowed to uphold the law and the Constitution by holding those accountable for the creation, instigation, encouragement, and desecration of Shuhada monuments and those who attacked military installations on May 9. This commitment was made in solidarity with the honorable prime minister of Pakistan.
To hide the disgusting actions that occurred, a coordinated operation to sow confusion, misconceptions, and disinformation is being conducted for limited political objectives. In this sense, any hostile attempts to do so are completely pointless. The forum was concerned about the spread of “organized misinformation and fake news by certain nefarious elements to sow despondency and divisions within the society” and called on Pakistan’s proud people to remain positive, unite, and actively participate in the country’s progress and development. As we strive to achieve long-term security, prosperity, and stability, the attendees reiterated that the Pakistan Army will continue to protect and support the nation in all ways.
COAS advised field commanders to maintain the utmost standards of professionalism, operational preparedness, and motivation when leading operations and to aim for excellence in formation training. It was appropriate for the conference to acknowledge the enormous sacrifices made by Shuhadas, especially those in law enforcement, the armed forces, and citizens who have lost their lives to preserve the peace and stability of the country. “The Forum resolved that the full force of the state would be applied to terrorists, as well as to their facilitators and abettors, who are working on behalf of hostile forces to destabilize Pakistan.”
COAS directed commanders to continue enhancing the achievements made in the war against terrorism and militancy. The declaration is made to allegations of election tampering made by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and other political factions about the recently held general elections. The head of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), Maulana Fazlur Rehman, had stated that the current parliament is not recognized by the Pakistani people because it was created by “rigging.”
Speaking at a press conference in Karachi, the head of JUI-F said that the recently elected lawmakers were the result of vote-rigging rather than being representatives of the people. He promised to lead a national campaign against the General Elections of 2024, calling them the most “rigged” polls in the nation’s history. The general elections of 2018 were thought to have the most “manipulated” polls in the county, according to Maulana Fazlur Rehman, although the record was surpassed in the elections held on February 8.