DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry Declares Anti-Army Narrative a Threat to National Security
Imran
Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, in an important press conference, strongly criticized the narrative being run against the Pakistan Armed Forces, declaring it a direct threat to national security. He also spoke openly about crucial issues such as terrorism, the situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and the country's economic improvement.
Stance on National Security and Armed Forces
* Anti-Army Narrative a Security Threat: The DG ISPR emphasized that the attitude of certain elements who consider their personal desires and politics superior to the state, and running a negative narrative against the Armed Forces, has become a threat to national security.
* Resolve of Pakistan Army: "The Pakistan Army is standing and will remain standing. We have taken an oath to protect this state," and "We are not going anywhere because we are on the side of truth and will remain on the side of truth."
* Avoidance of Personal Politics: The politics and ego of any individual can never be greater than the state. He referred to a certain individual as a "mental patient" and a "prisoner of his own ego" whose thoughts do not go beyond his own self, and who is toying with the destiny of the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
* Certificates of Treason: Addressing certain elements, he asked: "Who are you to distribute certificates of treason? What do you think you are?"
* May 9th Events: The people who attacked the GHQ on May 9th and desecrated the memorials of martyrs were these same people.
* Role of Indian and Afghan Media: The seed of the politics of hatred against the Armed Forces has been sown, and the social media of Afghanistan and India promotes this narrative.
Terrorism and the National Action Plan (NAP)
* Struggle Against Terrorism: The Pakistan Army is busy day and night in operations against terrorists, and more than 13,000 operations have been conducted this year. "We are conducting operations and sacrificing our lives. We have to give lives and take lives."
* Challenge to Send Children to Army: "Send your children to this army; you have kept them out. Send your children to the army, then create a narrative."
* Clear Stance on Dialogue: The state has never refused dialogue and spoke with representatives of the Afghan Taliban regime. However, the clear stance is that we will not negotiate with the terrorists present in Afghanistan.
* Facilitators of Khawarij (Terrorists): What language should we use to talk to the facilitators of terrorists, and those who attacked Cadet College Wana?
* NAP is Necessary: To get rid of terrorism, we must be united, and the implementation of the National Action Plan is necessary.
Situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
* Question to Provincial Government: The responsibility for maintaining law and order lies with the provincial government. What steps has the provincial government taken to improve the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police?
* Role of Police: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police is playing a front-line role against terrorists.
* Provincial Government's Shortcomings: The provincial government must eliminate narcotics and non-custom paid vehicles. "A certain group has been imposed upon the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, who have no concern."
Other Important Matters
* Responsibility of National Media: It is the responsibility of the national media to call the truth the truth and the lie the lie.
* Expulsion of Illegal Foreigners: More than 1.8 million illegal foreigners have been expelled from the country.
* Economic Improvement: The government has established the S.I.F.C (Special Investment Facilitation Council) institution for economic improvement.
* Chief of Defence Forces (CDF): He congratulated everyone on the appointment of the CDF and stated that this headquarters will provide awareness regarding war matters.
