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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s military said “restraint will no longer be exercised” on groups attacking military facilities, and vowed to take legal action against those who destroyed property after the dramatic arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan last week.
“The armed forces are well aware of the planners, instigators, instigators and perpetrators of these attacks, and the attempts to create distortions in this regard are futile,” the army said in a statement late on Monday, without naming anyone.
“Those involved in these heinous crimes against military installations and personnel/equipment will be brought to justice through trials under relevant Pakistani laws, including Pakistan Army Code And the official secret law.
The military’s sharp reaction marks another escalation in the ongoing confrontation between Pakistan’s most powerful institution and Khan, who was arrested by the anti-graft agency and later released by the Supreme Court. His arrest sparked widespread anger among his supporters, and some groups breached the military headquarters, while other groups set fire to the official residence of the military commander.
At least eight people were killed and dozens arrested, including close aides and political aides to Khan.
The growing public defiance against the military signals a shift in attitudes in Pakistan, which has been ruled outright by the military for nearly half of its history since its creation in 1947. Most prime ministers have relied on establishment support to stay in power, including Khan himself, but his relations have worsened. during his time in power.
Khan tried to control military promotions, and opposed the army chief at the time in an incident that sowed the seeds of his ouster in April last year. He accused the military of conspiring with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and the United States to overthrow him, which the three denied. But his campaign to turn public opinion against the army continued.
There was no direct reference to Khan in Monday’s statement, but in the days before the paramilitary forces arrested him, the military criticized him for accusing the establishment of being behind at least two assassination attempts, including a shooting in November. The military has consistently denied the allegations.
“We also believe that those involved in terrorism against the state should be punished but it is very important to identify them properly,” Shafqat Mahmud, a senior leader of Khan’s Tehreek-e-Insaf party, said by phone. “There were people in the crowd who weren’t our supporters. They were clearly strangers.”
“The armed forces are well aware of the planners, instigators, instigators and perpetrators of these attacks, and the attempts to create distortions in this regard are futile,” the army said in a statement late on Monday, without naming anyone.
“Those involved in these heinous crimes against military installations and personnel/equipment will be brought to justice through trials under relevant Pakistani laws, including Pakistan Army Code And the official secret law.
The military’s sharp reaction marks another escalation in the ongoing confrontation between Pakistan’s most powerful institution and Khan, who was arrested by the anti-graft agency and later released by the Supreme Court. His arrest sparked widespread anger among his supporters, and some groups breached the military headquarters, while other groups set fire to the official residence of the military commander.
At least eight people were killed and dozens arrested, including close aides and political aides to Khan.
The growing public defiance against the military signals a shift in attitudes in Pakistan, which has been ruled outright by the military for nearly half of its history since its creation in 1947. Most prime ministers have relied on establishment support to stay in power, including Khan himself, but his relations have worsened. during his time in power.
Khan tried to control military promotions, and opposed the army chief at the time in an incident that sowed the seeds of his ouster in April last year. He accused the military of conspiring with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and the United States to overthrow him, which the three denied. But his campaign to turn public opinion against the army continued.
There was no direct reference to Khan in Monday’s statement, but in the days before the paramilitary forces arrested him, the military criticized him for accusing the establishment of being behind at least two assassination attempts, including a shooting in November. The military has consistently denied the allegations.
“We also believe that those involved in terrorism against the state should be punished but it is very important to identify them properly,” Shafqat Mahmud, a senior leader of Khan’s Tehreek-e-Insaf party, said by phone. “There were people in the crowd who weren’t our supporters. They were clearly strangers.”
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