This is with reference to the continuously prevailing trend of army/ISI bashing in different sections of media for quite some time.
For a record, Pakistan army and the ISI have recently been linked with Mehran Bank money scandal, missing person’s case, the Memogate scandal and lately the killing of Domki women belonging to Bugti family.
Without any doubt, the prevalent situation presents a sorry state of affairs in the country. The edifice of armed forces is erected upon respect, honour and professional competence, which helps this state institution to protect the national esteem while maintaining its pride.
Among other state institutions, armed forces of Pakistan are one such organisation that has always played a significant role in assisting peace and tranquility in the country. From fighting war on terror to quell with internal instability to relief operations in the country, there is no sphere where military has not been put to test.
The instability, corruption and wrong decisions that have always marred our political scenario and natural calamities with no worthwhile civil organisation to produce result up top the expectation of people has always compelled the masses to look towards the military to assist in normalising these critical situations.
In this backdrop, all we need is to stand united and display a responsible and mature attitude towards issues of national interest. Dragging the Pakistan army and ISI into courts for infamous events merely to settle personal vendettas is likely to bring embarrassment to the perpetrators and the country at the international level.
The impact of injured image and bruised prestige of army and ISI will have its impact on entire nation also. Besides, mud slinging on the army and ISI may result into deepening jealousies and contemptuous environment. It is call of the hour to rise above and put a halt to the internal smouldering before it becomes a volcanic surge.
SYED AAYAN HUSSAIN
Islamabad
