Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said the military has no interest in engaging with political parties and should not be dragged into politics.
In an interview with the BBC Urdu, the military spokesperson reiterated that the institution has consistently maintained that politics is the domain of elected representatives.
“The army has always been clear that politics is the job of politicians. Whichever party is in power represents the state at that time,” he said.
He said baseless rumours and assumptions were often spread against the military for political objectives. “When the Marka-e-Haq arrives, has the army not fulfilled its responsibilities? Has the nation ever felt the absence of the army?” he asked.
DG ISPR emphasised that the army remains focused on its professional responsibilities, and its allegiance lies with the people of Pakistan, the country’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, and their protection.
He also noted that the military has acted in accordance with the directives of elected governments — both at the federal and provincial levels — on several occasions.
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Commenting on the situation in Balochistan, DG ISPR rejected the narrative that the people of the province are distanced from the military, terming it an Indian propaganda.
“We are the people’s army. Balochistan is part of Pakistan, and there is no separation between the two — it is the crown of our nation,” he said.
Lt Gen Chaudhry added that both federal and provincial governments are working across various sectors to improve the welfare and prosperity of the people of Balochistan.
