Pakistan going through critical phase: Kayani
Speaking to a group of officers at the General Headquarters (GHQ), Kayani said, “We are critically looking at the mistakes made in the past and are trying to set the course for a better future.”
He maintained that no individual or institution has the right to decide what is right or wrong when it comes to defining the ultimate national interest.
“It should emerge only through a consensus, and all Pakistanis have the right to express their opinions. The Constitution provides a clear mechanism for it.”
He said that while individual mistakes might have been made by everyone in the country, these should be left to the due process of law, and the fundamental principle of “not guilty until proven” should not be forgotten.
The army chief said that the nation should learn from the past, try to build the present and aim for a better future. “We all agree that strengthening the institutions, ensuring the rule of law and working within the well defined bounds of the Constitution is the right way forward. Weakening of the institutions and trying to assume more than one’s due role will set us back.”
Calling for public support for the armed forces, Kayani said that national security was meaningless without public support, and any effort which draws a wedge between the people and the armed forces undermines the larger national interest.
“While constructive criticism is well understood, conspiracy theories based on rumours which create doubts about the very intent, are unacceptable,” he added.
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No Blame on Army...and plz dont blame Pakistani Army they are fighting against terrorists, day and night also against the elements who are trying to destroy the Pakistan. If there is corruption in some Departments, courts are dealing with... To control the internal corruption and crimes it is not necessary to call the Army every time. Let them do their duties of Borders.Hamid Hassan Khan
ITS SUCH A SHAME TO SEE HOW YOU ALL ARE SO NEGATIVE ABOUT ARMED FORCES AND THE COUNTRY. MR. GALANI WAS RIGHT --- WHY DONT YOU LEAVE PAKISTAN THEN ? OTHER COUNTRIES WONT EVEN LET YOU INTO THE COUNTRY BECAUSE OF YOUR SHORT, ARROGANT , BRAIN WASHED , MINDS. i feel pity for you people.
MIDAS it very upsetting to know that you are mislead by your figures ! What fact or figures do u have to prove that armed forces consume 35 % of the budget? The fact is always bitter by you getting brain washed by the media and other wont help the problem. the fact is that army budget is allocated and that is 20 %. the other half is for infrastructure which is looted by ur DEMOCRACY !
@Nadir: Please just name one politician who has been punished for corruption. Hajj scandal, National Insurance Corporation scandal, Ephedrine quota case, Steel Mills bankruptcy, Railway's contracts, PIA kick backs, OGRA's case of LPG licences Land grabbing by Bahria Town. All the Gilanis, Moonis Elahis, Riaz lalji, Tauqir Sadiq, Malik Riaz, Makhdooms and Abbassis are enjoying life after pocketing huge amounts. For the last five years no accountability of any sort has been held. Today Pakistan is the only country where we do not have any accountability law. Accountability bill is pending with the National Assembly for the last five years. Neither Government nor the opposition is pushed about it . Do criticize Army but if we are happy with the present state of affairs in our country then GOD HELP PAKISTAN.
This sentence we have heard every year since last 42 years ! As an Army Chief who himself thrives on extensions, the COAS should keep his efforts focused on the Army. Bring all the Generals who have wronged the country to justice first before talking about the country.
Pakistan is threatened by its enemies from outside as well as within who wish to enforce one or other form of 'sharia' here through putting us in anarchy and civil wars. It's the duty of and the oath of a soldier to become active in the duty of mother land and come forward and defend Pakistan from all such threats.
Thanks COAS at least you also wakened up and realized it now even and whereas when the government's and yours tenure are near to be completed....... What were you awaiting from 2008?????? Now what shall you do and when?Either you shall protect your generals only or country and nation from the corrupt and badly failed democratic system and corrupt and hypocrite politicians and leadership of Pakistan?????
@Raja: If Army comes in, we're not happy; if Army doesn't interfere into corrupt & incompetent civil, we're complaining.
@raj: an indian soldier just earns enough to feed his family and give them a decent education. Kadka at the end of the month.
@Shah: he speaks the truth.
why is talking about something he should not be talking about? He is just the chief of the armed forces and politics should not be his concern.
@Zalmai: "Wouldn’t it be a pleasant surprise to see a shift in paradigm initiated by Pak Army, which could forever change the geopolitics of South Asia for the better."
Amen to that my friend.
@malik hamza: Sir, you need to look at your numbers again. 55% goes towards debt servicing and 35% is defence - you do everything else from the balance 10%, that is why between corruption and all else nothing gets done.
Tell me when was the last time when Pakistan was not going through critical phase?
@k b kale: What about the full term of ZA Bhutto.. ergo an unelected term.. since he never won the 1970 elections.
@Polpot: "Times of India explains the Puzzle..."
Makes sense; someone must have applied chilies on someone's dark side.
Is it to silent the judges?
ToI thinks Kayani is threatening CJP: "Pakistan's army chief warns judges not to undermine military" A la Musharraf?
“LET US LEARN TO RESPECT,LOVE AND HONOR OUR CHERISHED ARM FORCES” Written by :-AZIZ ur Rehman Bhoi Distt:-Attock. Presently in USA-Houston
Army Chief General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani is a brave soldier, generally, General APK keeps his observation on national issue to himself unless is duty-bound either to comment or issues statement through (ISPR). This depend upon the nature and importance of the subject attached to the National Interest .I salute Army Chief General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani and have a high regard for him, as he said that," Any effort to create a divide between the people and Armed Forces undermines Pakistan’s larger national interest” . Let me place the reality on record that.” who knows? NATIONAL INTEREST, better than those who are custodian of our National borders. The entire Nation exclusively looks at our beloved Armed Forces when ever Nation is in copious crisis. History of Pakistan has recorded that:- ,”OUR ARMED FORCESS ALWAYS PROVED EQUAL TO THE TASK AT ALL TIME” Let us learn to respect, love and honor our cherished Arm forces”
Written by:- Aziz ur Rehman Bhoi Distt:-Attock. Presently in USA-Houston
How many times he's mentioned "national interest" - somebody tell him the Army has no business to define what is "national interest" - it is the perogative of the civilians and general society.
@Vaqas: Another extension for 5 years this time. and each time 30% salary raise,at least with a few more perks.
r@Muzaffar:
The politicians, the armed forces, the judiciary and the religious parties are all responsible for the plight we are in today, saying otherwise is simply wrong. This sounds very 'I scratch your back, you scratch mine' and we'll fool the people forever.
@Khan: Khansahab, another 4 months & a miracle amongst miracles would finally have happened; the PPP/Zardari government would be the first ever democratically-elected government to complete a full term. No mean achievement for Kayani ....er...Zardari!
@Khan: What did the full term of the ZA Bhutto in the 1970s accomplish? What has the current government done other than bankrupt PIA, Pakistan Railways and other state institutions. The national debt has been doubled and there has been no electricity added to the national grid. The government priority has been to play politics and defend themselves and conspire to remain in power. No work of supreme national interest has been done in the past 5 years of "democracy".
Pakistan Army Zindabad! @Sanan Ahmed in prevailing conditions its not a joke to open all roads to cantts etc, Army personnel are performing thier duties at borders and laying thier lives for us, it'l b a great shame (not for Army only but for Pak) if something happens in cantts or for tht matter any imp installation! Plx try being optimistic sometime! Cum out of thing nw, Pak has already suffered alot cox of our disintegration now lets try being united! Army and civilians are all same, son of any civilian goes to army, will the father disown his son? Definitely not, so dont be stupid n use ur own mind instead of going after zionist media!
@gp65
First of all thanks for your kind words regarding my opinions. As an Afghan, it just might be wishful thinking on my part. Only time will tell if Pak Army exercises political maturity by admitting its past mistakes and eventually redeeming itself by following the Turkish model.
But I did not read anything of that nature in Mr. Kayani's speech, I am just hoping that the Kerry-Lugar Bill has some clause that dictates this shift. My optimism in mankind is not shaken yet and maybe I read too much into things.
I wish there was a sincere “Mere azeez humwatano’ moment. John Lennon died with his dream of peace but there is no reason we shouldn't imagine what South Asia could transform into, instead of what it has become. A tall order but not impossible, in my humble opinion.
Since our strategic assets have already distanced themselves from our most strong arm and now the B Team has also turned turtle so it is natural to growl. Truly it upsets a lot when your kids start hitting you where it hurts most.
@Nadir: sir, its on record go through the history you will find,rogue,rascals,looters are his words for our leadership in politicians and bureaucracy of that time.They slaughter democracy in this country from 1948-1958.
Just look at the No of Recommendations on each comment. The picture is much clearer.
AYESHA how arrogant and mislead can you be from the reality ? Army consumes the budget are u insane ? 20% of the budget is consumed by the army. It would be better to learn the fact before speaking out. Mislead and a very foolish statement !
"“We all agree that strengthening the institutions, ensuring the rule of law and working within the well defined bounds of the Constitution is the right way forward." These "well defined boundaries of constitution" are interpreted by individuals or institutions and end of the day nobody is caught voilating the constitution.Necessity is the mother of invention in this land of pure.
He is the most incompetent general to head Pakistan army after gen.Yeaha khan
We Pakistanis are forever living in a defining phase because we never learn from the previous phases. The public have been fooled time and again with terms like “consensus”, “larger national interest” etc. And the statements like “No individual or institution has the monopoly to decide what is right or wrong in defining the ultimate national interest,” should only come from lower tier politicians. Coming from Army Chief or President they sound more like passing the buck around. Please be strong and accept the responsility of making the decisions head-on instead of waiting for the next defining phase.
@Zalmai: "Kayani wants to steer Pakistan towards a paradigm shift. Perhaps Pak Army is finally ready to emulate their idols, the Turkish Army by accepting civilian superiority over it and by replacing Islam with reason as their raison d’etre."
I think highly of your opinions. Is that how you interpreted the General's speech? To me it seemed more like a preface to the "Mere azeez humwatano' moment. Ofcourse I could be wrong.
Army Chief Please resign now. Its better to leave army with Respect and Dignity rather than getting ragged by the people and media. Dear Army Boss, Salala Attack, drone attacks, Ramond Davis shows ur incompetency. Blasts are increasing day by day in Pakistan. Where is ur Intelligence and You know about the condition of Balochistan. Wherever Army sees better place they first do operation there like did in SWAT and other beautiful areas and then occupy the place. Thats what is going on with the country. DHA is made to buy Army Core. You stand with that political government which is totally failed to serve the people then how come do you expect that people will stand by army or army is still famous among people. We were once proud of our Army but Current condition made us think something else. Its better to be slave but BE open in it. Tell everyone that we are the army run by Americans. I know i'm bit harsh. But being Army General if you can say such to media. I can also write my opinion. Thank you. PROUD TO BE PAKISTANI
@Pakistan politics: Its not what the outsiders wants but what is best for Pakistan. Lets forget about any operation but Isn't it core duty of our 617,000 Men in uniform to protect our borders? We have only two land borders and one of that is being used illegally by over 50 thousands people each day .. Why are they not able to control it if they can't Why do we need to have such a huge Army just for one border?
@ maestro
Who changed the progressive behaviour. The answer is simple. It were Z. A Bhutto and his handpicked General Zia.
Lets make it really easy for all politicians and army personal in Pakistan (Totally failed state from all aspects in my opinion). We'll all assume Pakistan is always passing through a critical phase until told otherwise
@SM: Although politicians have not served the way they should have but the buck stops with Army. We are yet to see a full 5 year term by an elected government despite the fact every elected government gets a backing of millions of people. Good or bad they are given full 5 years term and No single general has power to insult those people by throwing them out. The reason we hold election is to do accountability and throw out bad politicians thus if they're incompetent one should always wait till next elections. You're asking what have they given us in 1990's when they were given bits & pieces in form of governments? I say nothing but may be a Motorway but still better than what Zia & Musharraf gave us in their 20 years of rule (millions of refugees, using religion as a tool & anarchy). You said Iskandar Mirza asked for army's role in politics but why was a General so incompetent to heed to his advice and not take decisions based on what is good or bad for the country. I thought Men in uniform are more professional than civilians or is that a hoax?.
The General is making grounds for his next extension but has a poor track record. Performance should be the only criteria for granting him another extension otherwise a more competent General should take his place. During his tenure there was no external but only internal threat ie militancy from one militant organisation ie TTP was present and the same was handled most incompetently and situation has gone from bad to worse. Thousands of innocent lives were lost during his tenure including beheading of soldiers since faulty operations were launched against the militants who were allowed to move freely to safe havens. There was hardly any urgency or concern to launch any decisive operation against the TTP to eliminate their leaders and cadres who continue to kill people at will in the areas which were declared cleared of militants. The military had only some token presence in the areas cleared by them and locals were asked to form defence committies to fight the TTP. The military claims to kill thousands of militants in aerial bombardment a claim which is totally farce since the same was not verified on the ground by them or by any independent agency. Due to this poor strategy adopted to eliminate terrorism, militants are still enjoying an upper hand and are on killing spree as army has gone on the defensive. On Afghanistan front the record is even still dismal as the strategic assets launched several attacks in Afghanistan from their bases in NW and Americans accused the Pak military for facilitating the same. TTP cadres also took refuge in NW but the military refused to mount operations on one pretext or another. With militancy on the upswing the failure of military during Kayani tenure is a foregone conclusion and not to forget the OBL found living in military cantonment and US operations to kill him had gone undetected by the military are further testaments of military's failure which makes the position of Kayani and Army untenable.
Haven't we heard this before !! I guess since 1970 we keep on hearing this. The Army continues to make a fool of this nation. Successive Generals have violated the Constitution and are Liable for punishment under the Army Act itself. The day the Army takes legal action against Zia and Musharaf, will be the day the Army will have proved its loyalty to the Constitution of Pakistan.
Well said, but what would be the implication of what he said, here address to the nation is a formality rather responsibility, there words are weighted for perception managment, not for actual implementation
Please respect the people's voice Mr. Kyani....You cannot stop us from discussing the history...if you want to stop everyone from such discussion...there is only one way to escape from such discussion and that is to punish the culprits...any attempt to favor the (would be) culprits will further malign our beloved army...we love our army that is why we want to make them to be accountable for their deeds...and everyone in this country must be accountable if we really love Pakistan...
Back in 1958 a Pakistani could be forgiven for believing that army supremacy is a good thing for the country. Fast forward 55 years and look back at the trail of wreck after wreck left by an Army whose high command (not the foot soldiers) is greedy, arrogant, corrupt, incompetent. General Kayani we know what the worst nightmare of the army is: opening up to accountability by civilians. I am happy to see that you are now feeling the heat of civilian ascendency - this is what your speech reflects
Reminds me of the Shehzad Roy song 'Laga Reh'. It starts with "Main jab 10 saal ka tha to maine 9'O clock news par suna ke Pakistan taariq ke naazuk mod se guzar raha hai, main phir bees saal ka hua tab maine phir suna ke Pakistan taariq ke naazuk mod se guzar rahah hai"
Any effort which draws a wedge between people and the armed forces undermines national interest (AKA my bank balance), says Army Chief.
Cold Coffee!
Shame on those who have issued this press release.
You are equally responsible for the current mess. It is high time for you to take cognizant of the situation--hang your boots with grace, stay away from politics, divert the exorbitant budget to be spent on the welfare of masses, hold accountable your previous predecessors and be friendly to all your neighbors.
The biggest achievement for Gen Kayani was to mediate between Benazir and Musharaf to get the NRO signed, and as a result his second biggest achievement is to get the 3 year extension. Minor achievement is the money made by his brother. What else do you want, give the guy a break !
What are the achievements of Gen. Kayani? He, assisted by ISI, continued to hide & protect Osama after the original sinner. Musharraf was ousted, slept through the entire episode that eliminated him, under his 'leadership' the so-called 'world's best intelligence agency, could not detect plans of terror attack on Mehran Naval Base & allowed it to happen, under his 'leadership' TTP launched maximum number of attacks on military targets and finally in the tradition of Pakistani Army, he has created a new stooge Imran Khan who he will not win (just like IJI's Nawaz didn't in 1989). He has a distinction, like his mentor Musharraf, of biting the hand that feeds: Uncle Sam! Only good thing he can be lauded is for not imposing another (Field)Marshal Law in Pakistan. Throw him in a dustbin. Elected Govt is supreme & Army must learn to salute the President & PM who are his bosses! Gen. Kayani, it is pack-up time for you though your successor may be worse than you. You must go to play goldfor the rest of your life..
@Pakistan Politics: Churchill never said any such thing.
If Kayani just read the comments here, he will have his answer.
Kayani is a smart man. I have full belief he is honestly trying to stir military away from politics.
do such things dat public will support army,,, open da roads in da cantts around pakistan, dnt seem sold after extention,,, uphold the deciconz of SC. n all other things done by rmy bfr try to make it right
Even a child knows that, tell us something new Mr COAS !
don't give lecture to the nation. It is only the army which has made mistakes along with politicians and now feel uncomfortable when scrutnised.
@Pakistan politics: Churchill said for our politicians rouges,rascals and cheats.What they did from 1947-1958 cutting throats of each and put all blame on army.This present lot is not different
General sah'b indeed we should learn from our past mistakes as should the army which has ruled Pakistan for than half of its life. It is high time Pak army secures the secular vision of the Quaid which everyone likes to ignore while glorifying him at the same time. Pakistan is at this critical juncture because of the flawed policies of all stakeholders, including the army over the last 65 plus years with the worst beginning from Gen. Zia who single handedly threw us back centuries. It will now take a generation to fix the extremism, talibanization, corruption, sectarianism, intlolerance that permeates our society at all levels before we can even begin to think of Quaid's Pakistan. Having said that, I am glad you finally found a voice. Follow the turkish example please. Look at where they are now and look at us. Pakistan zindabad.
@ayesha: Blame the politicians more. After all what has the past 5 years of democracy brought or what did the sham democracy of the 1990s brought? What did the democracy of ZA Bhutto bring to Pakistan? Lets talk about that rather than the army rule for a change. It is easy to always blame the armed forces.
After all who showed the army the way to power? Wasnt it the civilian Iskander Mirza who conspired with Ayub Khan to take reins of power? Lets mention that, should we?
Gen Kayani . . . please enlighten us on how much money your brother is making dishing out army contracts.
@Nadir: Very well said !
Sir, the wedge has been cast, the question is what is the army doing to remove that? the country is at the brink of a major collapse. Pakistan is no:17 or 18 on the failed states list, the debt is one of the highest in along time, 'elite' of this nation have enough money outside the country that the debt can be paid many times over, since the inception of Pakistan no one has ever been tried or convicted for tax evasion, the basic infrastructure is at the verge of collapse, businesses and industry is sufferingevery, there is hardly anyone who wants to come an invest in this country, everbody plays politics with with basic rights of the citizen. Army used to be one line of defense people had confidence in but eversince the generals have fallen in love with their money and plots and political appointments the spirit to fight and die has somewhat been martyrd. The question is what is army doing to save Pakistan from internal threats? let's not worry about the externals for now.
If the General really believes of the supremacy of Constitution in the country than Army officials should be procecuted under the same constitution and law of the country. every time when democracy try to get strengthen in the countries such bigots come to fore to afrai the nation saying they are going through critical phase of their history. nothing critical is going on in the country except the Army- who had rulled and are ruling and hope to rule in future--by seeing their hegemony turning into ashes. The Generals will never want to hear slogans asking for the perfect and transparent accountability of the Armed forces who are swallowing our resources for their personnel pleasure.
I think the General is seeking a Public Referendum on the role and activities of the Armed Forces. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Cmmon Pakistanis....think deep and respond.
"The Constitution provides a clear mechanism for it.” ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The Constitution provides no mechanism for providing public support for the armed forces. Pls correct me if I am wrong.
pakistan army is filthy rich................
If Army realises and vows to improve upon mistakes commited by a few individuals and not the entire institution, don't you think, we should be less critical of him and the institution he commands.
Our wish is you to take over pak .
Gen Kayani: the first Sufi General who talks in conundrums ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ "any effort which draws a wedge between the people and the armed forces undermines the larger national interest.""
Translated: Extend my tenure and dont cut my budget ...I will make promises without fulfilling any.
Cndid warning for the high flyers at supersonic speed. The advise has to be taken seriously to avoid nose-dive crash.
General sahib, Churchill said once that our country will be in the hands of rogues,rascals, and cheats.So nobody other then our elders are dis honest,this is the only problem please.
govt of a country is mandated to take decisions on behalf of all the people of the Nation,phir yeh consensus kis chidiya ka naam hai?
We must recover stolen money from the corrupt people irrespective of time periods punish them according to the law and develop a culture that nobody is above law stop giving VIP status to MNA’s and MPA’s which makes them think they are Gods provide free education to every child up to high school Insha-Allah My Pakistan will shine like a bright Star on the Horizon of World Map.
Kayani wants to steer Pakistan towards a paradigm shift. Perhaps Pak Army is finally ready to emulate their idols, the Turkish Army by accepting civilian superiority over it and by replacing Islam with reason as their raison d'etre.
@Talha:
Has the General turned to be an Analyst, why he is commenting like this. The Big Question is that what he and his able men have done to curb the menace?
General re write UNITY FAITH & DISCIPLINE in your units and regiments as Quaid said and not what Maullah said ,Nation needs unity to emerge not faith first.Never undermine or twist the saying of founding father.
Because you messed it up!!
@Talha: China "dumped" Pakistan because it is resorting to fomenting trouble in the region. This archaic formula has no place in the modern world. The Chinese are more keen on improving their equation with India and keep the economy chugging along - not side with Pakistan on petty agendas.
What exactly is he trying to say and to whom?
The present wedge is being fostered by the right wing bigots who see funds drying up which were being raised through Islam Inc. The consensus on the outrage committed in the name of a great religion has brought universal condemnation and JI and JUI being the only exceptions to the condemnation from Parliament, Pak Armed Forces PPP, PML N , PTI , ANP MQM whose senior representation were within days at Malala Yousafzai''s hospital to show solidarity with her and condemn the insurgents who committed this vile deed.
The sagacious general comes with 03-key points
a)Critical evaluation of mistakes b)Adherance to the constitution for guidence c)Voice of the people-VoP and law supremacy
Linking the 03 we come up with ; Not listening to the VoP and constitutional compliance will cause serious mistakes-
Lets see what future course adopted for the country after deliberation and learing-
Oh really????? What a news..General!
Nation, is passing through a critical phase and it can not survive without me. Make me Field Marshal or else. I like the power and I am entitle to more.
Chief then what are you waiting for ?
I love Pak Army but believe me this General is totally incompetent and less bold, he just made the situation more worse and did everything what Americans wanted him to do, Next Episode: Wazirstan Operation, Actor: Gen Kayani
@mahakaalchakra
Curse on you go back to india u troll
@mahakaalchakra:
I think so you read some other history book....so lame...
U r one of those who are responsible for making this phase critical and miserable for us
NLC scam: GHQ sitting on it for over two years, DHA landgrabs: Nothing happening in the courts, DHA Phase II extension handed over to Malik Riaz along with Rs. 60 billion: silence, Royal Palm Golf Railway scandal: Generals giving civilians shutup call, Baig and Durrani, confessed to subverting the electoral process: they are out and about. Only civilians get held unconditionally for as long as the security forces like. General saab is good at lecturing everyone and its good to see that he finally realises that the country is passing through a "critical phase". These lectures about strengthening institutions coming from a person who is enjoying an unprecedented 3 year extension and is apprently the only one capable of leading the Pakistan Army, which begs the question whether all the other Lt. Gen's are just incompetent or unworthy of replacing him? The "national interest" isnt served by securing golf courses, new property developments, get over this propaganda and nonsense.
Why don't u resign now, Raymond davis incident, OBL operation, Military bases attacks, Salala attack are clear examples of ur incompetency and poor policies, Spare us now plz, let the new General take ur seat
Yes "the nation should learn from the past", particularly, the the Pak Army should learn some lessons from its past history.
This is nothing new. Pakistan has been going thru a critical phase since the time of its birth in August 1947.
The curse of Millions of Hindus and Muslims souls killed during partition, Kashmir wars, 1971 genocide in East Pakistan, 30 year war in Afghanistan, will stay until the rulers do not change the direction, punish the culprits and seek forgiveness from the Almighty.
Very Well Said General !!!!! Love You Pak Army......
China dumped Pakistan, Saudi Arabia is pushing America's tune and UK, Russia are distancing themselves from this great country.
Of course we are going through a critical phase.
Correction: Pakistan going through critical phase ever since its formation in 1947: Kayani
" working within the well defined bounds of the Constitution"-------" trying to assume more than one’s due role will set us back" ------- hopefully, you all are awake and listening, including those sitting in the judiciary under its CJ Chaudhry.
High time to set the direction right!
Pakistan Army Zindabad!! Pakistan Zindabad!!
You Army men are equally responsible along with corrupt politicians for the current dreadful situation of my beloved Pakistan swallowing away entire budget of the nation...