(Apr 15, 2022) Pakistan Army Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Major General Babar Iftikhar has said that the word 'conspiracy...
(Apr 15, 2022)
Pakistan Army Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Major General Babar Iftikhar has said that the word 'conspiracy' was not included in the declaration of the National Security Committee meeting while the Army Chief did not want to extend his term. Will retire in November this year.
In a press briefing, the DG ISPR said in response to a question that he could not discuss the points of discussion in the National Security Committee, but he did not think that the word "conspiracy" was included in the declaration of the meeting.
Army chief does not want extension
Responding to a question, he said that the Army Chief did not want to extend his tenure nor would he accept it. He will complete his term and retire on November 29 this year.
Asked about the US request for military bases, the DG ISPR said that there was no demand for bases from Pakistan. Would have
Highlights of the press conference:
The army has nothing to do with politics.
The word "conspiracy" was not included in the NSC statement.
No one asked Pakistan for military bases.
Army chief wants to extend his tenure or will not accept.
The army is not in a position to issue NRO to anyone.
There will be no more martial law in Pakistan.
The word "neutral" does not describe the role of the military.
The military is a major target of the 'disinformation campaign'.
There is no division in the army.
One must be careful when talking about nuclear weapons.
No option was given or kept by the Establishment.
In response to a question, the DG ISPR revealed that the former prime minister had approached the army chief to resolve the political crisis.
There is no truth in the rumors circulating on social media, DG ISPR
Maj. Gen. Babar Iftikhar dismissed rumors circulating on social media about the Establishment meeting with opposition parties, saying "there is no truth in this."
He said, "I have heard this too. Investigative journalism has come a long way. If anyone has any evidence, bring it forward. There has been no such communication, no deal and no such thing."
He said that what is happening on social media is being exacerbated by external influences, there are definitely some cracks which are exacerbated by external influences and then exploited.
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He said that views on politics and national security were being distorted, some of them may be real but it was being exacerbated by external influences which were being shared without confirmation.
A spokesman for the Pakistan Army said that in order to protect our society from these effects, we would have to take concerted action, at the governmental level as well as at the individual level. We, as an institution, have taken our own steps in this regard. The biggest target of the disinformation campaign is our army.
He said that the war we have fought has been fought on the strength of our people. If the people do not stand with the army then look at the situation in the countries which had this situation today. Where has the army gone and what is the situation? Of this country
Asked about the social media campaign against the army, he said that social media cells of various organizations have been set up, through which political differences and their own opinions about the past are discussed which are later discussed. Promoted through external influence, all this data has come to our institutions, when its fabric is found, insha'Allah they will share it with you, at present it is a mixed matter in which internal differences Promoted by elements.
"Wherever the Chief of Army Staff looks, so does the Armed Forces."
"There is no threat on the eastern border. We are keeping an eye on it. False flag operations have been carried out by India and arrangements are being made in this regard," he said.
Asked about the fight between neutrals and non-partisans within the army, he said, "You may not know that the army operates on the 'Unity of Command' factor. Yes, to this day it has not changed and insha'Allah it will never come forward. Praise be to Allah there is no division within the army and the whole army is proud of its leadership.
He said that national security depends on political stability, defense is a small part of it, political stability is the main factor that drives everything including economy and security, if there is political instability in the country then it will definitely. But national security will suffer.
He said that whether we call it Establishment or Army but we have excellent relations with the government, there are no differences, Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa has had a very good and respectful relationship with former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
He said that what happened in the last few days was part of a political process, these things happen in a democracy but in the meanwhile instability did come. Indicates that stability is coming to some extent, it will take some time to maintain.
"The army chief was unwell, so he could not attend the swearing in of the prime minister."
Asked about the non-attendance of Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the swearing-in ceremony of newly elected Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, he said that he was unwell on that day, he had not even come to the office, there was no other reason for it.
He said the US withdrawal had created a vacuum in Afghanistan, adding that the current government was still facing a number of challenges. They are also taking action against them. Praise be to Allah, we are able to push back this wave of terrorism.
"I will not name any country, but if the C-pack is not in the interest of any country, it is possible that they will take steps to delay it. The Darien Hawk Army is carrying out its own task, it is a huge strategic project and a great manifestation of our friendship with China.
"Armed forces and agencies are always ready to deal with the situation."
Initiating the press briefing, the DG ISPR said that today you have to be informed about the national security of Pakistan, professional activities of Pakistan Army, recent developments under Operation Redalfsad and formation of Commanders Conference. There is also a need to communicate.
He said that two days ago a Formation Corps Commander Conference was held under the chairmanship of the Chief of Army Staff and all the formation commanders of Pakistan Army participated in it. Security and intelligence briefings were given on the security challenges faced in the context while strategies devised to deal with these challenges were also briefed.
He said that the border security of Pakistan Army was fully maintained and the Armed Forces and related agencies were always ready to deal with any situation.
Maj. Gen. Babar Iftikhar said that the formation commander briefing briefed on intelligence-led operations under Operation Redalfsad and management of western borders. We tried our best but our brave officers and men thwarted these nefarious intentions.
"The war on terror will continue till the last terrorist is eliminated."
He said that during the first three months of this year, 128 terrorists were killed and 270 were arrested and during these operations 97 officers and men were martyred. The whole nation paid tribute to these brave grandsons and their families. she does.
He said that our war against terrorists will continue till the last terrorist is eliminated.
He further said that at the same time, six officers and men of Pakistan Army deployed in the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Congo for the establishment of world peace were martyred on March 29 while on duty. So far 168 officers of Pakistan Army and Young people have sacrificed their lives in various UN missions during international peace efforts, and these sacrifices have been acknowledged at the highest levels of the UN.
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Maj. Gen. Babar Iftikhar said that the formation commanders expressed full confidence in the steps taken for national security, especially in terms of internal security, to ensure the supremacy of the constitution and rule of law of the Pakistan Army and put it in the right direction. Declared step.
Asked about attacks on security forces and talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), he said: "No such talks are taking place now. We are taking action against them and we have done them a great disservice." In the tribal areas, we have severely damaged their capabilities, for which our officers have made great sacrifices and inshallah we will not allow them to succeed.
"Attempts to divide the armed forces and the people are against the national interest."
He said that all agreed that democracy, strengthening of institutions, rule of law and functioning of all institutions within the ambit of constitution is the guarantee of the best national interest and public support is the source of strength of the armed forces. Without it, the concept of national security is meaningless, so any deliberate or unintentional attempt to create a rift between the armed forces and the people is against the wider national interest.
He said that constructive criticism was appropriate but fabricating conspiracies on the basis of rumors and baseless misconduct was not acceptable in this regard. Is going on and even using deep fake technology is spreading division and chaos in the society between the people and the army.
The DG ISPR said that it is illegal, immoral and against the interest of the country. What the enemy has not been able to do in seven decades, we will not allow. Don't drag the army into politics, we want to stay out of it. This campaign was successful before and it will not succeed in future.
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In response to a question, he said that while the position of the military leadership was given in full in the meeting of the National Security Committee and then a statement was issued in this meeting, he could not discuss what was discussed in the meeting. Because it is a matter of privacy, if you look at the declaration of this meeting, what was decided in this meeting is contained in this declaration.
"Our intelligence agencies are vigilant day and night against such threats and conspiracies and are working against it. If anyone tries to conspire against Pakistan, we will not allow it to succeed," he said. If he looks at Pakistan with a dirty eye, his eye will be taken out.
The DG ISPR said that the statement clearly stated what was or was not, I do not think the word 'conspiracy' is present anywhere in the statement. A day or two ago, the Prime Minister said that he would convene a meeting of the Parliamentary Security Committee and the Chief of the Armed Forces would also attend this meeting and give the same 'input'.
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Asked about the demarcation given despite the fact that there was no conspiracy in the letter, he said that demarcations are given, demarcations are not given only on conspiracy, there are many reasons, such as the statement of the National Security Committee that non-diplomatic. Language used.
He said the statement stated that the talks were "tantamount to interference" and therefore "demarcated". Demarcated.
It may be recalled that during a meeting in Islamabad on March 27, Prime Minister Imran Khan had claimed that the opposition's no-confidence motion against him was the result of a "foreign conspiracy" to remove him from power due to his foreign policy. Funds are being sent from abroad.
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Later, the 37th meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan was held at the Prime Minister House.
In a statement issued after the meeting, the NSC said that the post was tantamount to open interference in Pakistan internal affairs by the said country which is unacceptable. The process will continue.
According to the statement, the National Security Committee expressed grave concern over the letter and termed the language used by the foreign official as non-diplomatic.
Addressing a rally in Peshawar yesterday, former Prime Minister Imran Khan had said that he wanted to ask the institutions if they were putting Pakistan security in the hands of these looters. can.
"There is no threat to nuclear assets."
On Imran Khan statement on nuclear facilities and assets, the DG ISPR said that we should be a little more cautious about nuclear assets, they are not linked to any one political leadership since Pakistan's nuclear program started. All the governments that have come forward have carried out this nuclear program with utmost diligence, honesty and loyalty to the country and brought it to where we are, then it belongs to no one and our political leadership has fully supported the integrity of Pakistan. Has taken this program forward.
"There is no threat to our nuclear assets and we should not make it part of our political discourse," he said.
In response to another question, Maj. Gen. Babar Iftikhar said that the word "neutral" may not accurately define the position of the military and its institutions. All the political parties have been making the same demand from the army that the army has nothing to do with politics, now we have put it into practice.
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He said that Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa had also told the political leadership that we want to keep ourselves away from politics. This was also said in a meeting on Gilgit-Baltistan in the presence of all the political leadership and if someone had said that you interfere in politics then the Army Chief had said that we are far away from politics, don't drag us into it any more. ۔
"We have nothing to do with politics. In the last by-election, no one accused the army of interfering. In the local body elections, no one accused. There were or phone calls were coming, someone is saying today, this is a very good decision and will continue to be so.
The DG ISPR said that the former prime minister had taken him into confidence before his visit to Russia. It was unthinkable that the day the Prime Minister was there, he would start the war, which was a great embarrassment.
3 options were not put before Imran Khan by Establishment
Asked about the three options placed before former Prime Minister Imran Khan, he said that those options were not put by the Establishment, the Chief of Army Staff was approached by the Prime Minister's Office that in this deadlock. Talk about rubbing salt in my wounds - d'oh!
He said that it was unfortunate that the leadership of our political parties was not ready to talk to each other at that time. Yes, one of them was a no-confidence motion, the other was the resignation of the Prime Minister and the third option was for the opposition to withdraw the no-confidence motion and dissolve the Prime Minister's Assemblies and go for new elections.
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He said that we took the third option to the then opposition PDM, put this request before them and after a thorough discussion on it, he said that we will not take any such step now and We will carry out our plan but no option was given and kept by the Establishment.
"It's a free atmosphere in which whoever has a heart says'
Asked about the PTI rallies and the holding of elections, he said that the decision regarding holding of elections is to be taken by the government. Rallies are a democratic right. Earlier, rallies and meetings were impossible due to security concerns but Sex agencies have provided this environment by risking their lives, it is a free atmosphere in which whatever the heart says, whatever comes to the heart and tongue speaks whether it is good or bad, in this place We have worked hard and made sacrifices to reach it.
He said that it is a part of democracy that people come to the streets and express their views or express their love to someone, there is nothing wrong with that, where to go next, what to do when the election. All this has to be decided by the political parties, it is not our job.
Major General Babar Iftikhar said that we cannot decide with which government we should be right and with whom we should not be right, this is not a choice, government is elected in Pakistan, people are their elected representatives. We send to the parliament and the parliament is the source of power of the people, it is the responsibility of the parliament to tell us what to do and we will do the same, as an institution we can give our opinion on national security issues They are not bound to believe and should not be.
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"Politicians have to decide which path to take, no one has the power to force them to choose another path, they have mandate and moral authority and moral authority does not belong to any other authority," he said. Is stronger than
Asked about the torture of a Pakistan Army officer in Lahore, he said: "This is a very sad incident. I will not point a finger at anyone but those who have done this have been arrested and will be dealt with according to law." The Pakistan Army never leaves its officers alone. Those who have done this are very wrong. We need to take the society out of the violent elements. Bullying and bullying will not go away anymore. They are now in custody and will receive the punishment they deserve.
To a question, the Pakistan Army spokesman said that National Security Adviser Dr. Moeed Yousuf worked very hard and re-established the National Security Committee. I will not comment.
Asked about relations with India and the United States, he said that in response to the Army Chief's speech at the National Security Dialogue, it was important to understand that what the Chief of Army Staff said there was a reflection of Pakistan's foreign policy. There were no contradictions. The statement issued after the visit of former Prime Minister Imran Khan to Russia had the same words. Our military-to-military relations with all these countries are very good.
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