A file photo of Pakistani forces. PHOTO: AFP/FILE
Two major organisations of former servicemen have decided to join hands in a bid to counter prevailing internal and external threats to the country, says a press release.
The Pakistan Ex-Servicemen Association (PESA) and the Pakistan Ex-Servicemen Society (PESS) have decided to merge into one organisation to mobilise over two million former servicemen and create awareness among the masses for defending national interests of Pakistan.
The decision was taken at an extraordinary meeting of the Executive Council of PESA which was chaired by Lt Gen (retd) Ali Kuli Khan.
The meeting took serious note of the prevailing internal and external threats to Pakistan’s security and its existence as a sovereign state. The meeting observed that economic situation was not showing any signs of recovery.
The main objectives of unified organisation will be defence of Pakistan, rule of law, respect for the Constitution, and welfare and relief for the people of Pakistan and ex-servicemen.
Published in The Express Tribune, October 14th, 2013.
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Mandi Bahauddin: Pakistan Ex-Servicemen Society (PESS) Mandi Bahauddin chapter has hailed leadership of Pakistan Ex-Servicemen Association (PESA) for merging their organization in PESS. Chairing the meeting of working council, President PESS Mandi Bahauddin Sher Muhammad Gondal said merger of two major organizations of former servicemen would strengthen unity of all ex-servicemen across the country for creating awareness among people for defending national interests. If properly organized and mobilized, the merger could help reducing corruption gripping all government institutions. The meeting appreciated newly elected President PESS, Lt Gen Hameed Gul to bring the major ex soldiers’ organizations under one flag. On a question regarding employment problem of ex-soldiers Major Sher said that there were limited vacancies for the posts of clerk, Chowkidar and Mali in district courts and in this regard he requested District and Sessions Judge Suhail Akram who promised to accommodate ex-servicemen against these vacancies. He further told that he also met DCO Imtiaz and apprised him of ex-servicemen problems. The DCO praised ex-servicemen for their services in defense of the country and promised to assist them in overcoming their problems. The meeting was attended by Capt Amin, Capt Aslam Gondal. Capt Saleh Warriach, SM Bahir Maiken, CPO Aslam, CWO Abdul Ghani Gujjar, Hav Sher Muhammad Tarar, Sub Nazir Gondal, Lamberdar Ghulam Qadir Gondal of Wasu and other office bearers of the PESS. Sher Gondal
Timely and wise move, our law enforcing agencies are too occupied in securing the few elite, desparate times ask for desperate measures.
I hope they don't turn out to becoming another right-wing "strategic depth" fan base.
Good move to show unity. But what will they do to uphold Rule of Law and constitution? Can they do something to eliminate corruption? This is a force of soldiers. They can only be effective to counter an external threat or for speeding up reconstruction work.