Army has nothing to do with electoral process, says military top brass
RAWALPINDI – The armed forces provided security for the peaceful conduct of the general elections 2024 as per the given mandate, and had nothing to do with the electoral process.
Military leadership noted it during the 263rd Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) chaired by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Asim Munir at GHQ on Tuesday.
The forum expressed dismay that some vested small segments of polity and media especially social media have been maligning the armed forces with unsubstantiated allegations of interference which is “highly deplorable”.
It’s unfortunate that rather than focusing on real issues such as good governance, economic recovery, political stability and public well being, entire focus of such vested elements is on creating political instability and uncertainty by attempting to scapegoat others for their own failings.
It emphasised that due legal processes be followed with evidence and proof rather than resorting to unconstitutional and uncalled for baseless political rhetoric and emotional outbursts.
Forum appreciated efforts of civil administration, law enforcement agencies and security forces for providing all out assistance during elections in the light of the Election Commission of Pakistan’s guidelines for creating a safe and secure environment for the electoral process, despite overwhelming odds.
