The Chief of Army Staff of the Pakistan Army, General Asim Munir, congratulates the entire Pakistani Nation
Irfan Ali
The Chief of Army Staff of the
Pakistan Army, General Asim Munir, congratulates the entire Pakistani Nation,
Caretaker Government, Election Commission of
Pakistan, Political Parties and all
winning candidates on successful conduct of General Elections 2024.
Free and unhindered participation by Pakistani
people to exercise their right of vote demonstrated their commitment to
democracy and the rule of law as enshrined in Constitution of Pakistan.
Leadership and personnel of law-enforcement agencies deserve our highest
appreciation for creating a safe and secure environment for the electoral
process, despite overwhelming odds.
The constructive role played by national
media, civil society, members of civil administration and judiciary enabled the
successful conduct of the largest electoral exercise in national history.
Pakistan’s diverse polity and pluralism will
be well-represented by a unified government of all democratic forces imbibed
with national purpose.
Elections and democracy are means to serve
people of Pakistan and not ends in themselves. The nation needs stable hands
and a healing touch to move on from the politics of anarchy and polarisation
which does not suit a progressive country of 250 Million people. Elections are
not a zero-sum competition of winning and losing but an exercise to determine
the mandate of the people. Political leadership and their workers should rise
above self-interests and synergise efforts in governing and serving the people which
is perhaps the only way to make democracy functional and purposeful.
As the people of Pakistan have reposed their
combined trust in the Constitution of Pakistan, it is now incumbent upon all
political parties to reciprocate the same with political maturity and unity.
As we move forward from this national
milestone we must reflect on where the country stands today and where our
rightful place should be in the comity of nations.
The COAS wishes that these elections bring in
political and economic stability and prove to be the harbinger of peace and
prosperity for our beloved Pakistan.
