Former president Gen (r) Musharraf demands constitutional role for army to eradicate terrorism, reactivation of National Security Council for coordination between politicians, army
Former president and All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) Chairman General (r) Pervez Musharraf has demanded a constitutional role for the army in order to completely eradicate terrorism and take the country on the path of development.
Talking to APML Secretary General Dr Mohammad Amjad at his residence on Sunday, Musharraf said that during his tenure he had formed the National Security Council (NSC) for the army’s role in security and other issues so that there could be “complete understanding between politicians and the army on critical issues and they could debate openly on any issues including internal and foreign affairs as well as national security matters”.
The former president emphasised that the NSC was the only institution which could play an effective role to improve the working of the government. He pointed out that in the past several governments could not deliver because they made the NSC ineffective.
“If the council is kept viable, many hurdles in the way of national development can be overcome and bring an end to uncertainty in the country.
During the meeting, matters relating to organisation of the party and political situation in the country came under detailed discussions.
Musharraf said the country today needs more unity than before and to protect the country, the army will have to be given a constitutional role.
He stressed for speedy trial and sentences to terrorists, pointing out that notorious terrorists were arrested in the past but were never given sentences.
“Military courts are necessary for speedy trial of terrorists,” he said, adding that due to the delay in the execution of sentences, the terrorists got encouragement.
On return from Karachi, Dr Amjad told media that the former president is keeping a close watch on the evolving situation in the country and is interested in playing a role for the well-being of the country and its people.
“General (r) Musharraf would have an important role in the future,” said the APML leader.
He said that APML fully supports the Pakistan army and the government to cleanse the country of terrorists.
Dr Amjad demanded immediate opening of educational institutions “to save the precious time of students”.
He also asked the government to complete the Metrobus project at the earliest to save the people from pollution and enable traders of Islamabad’s Blue Area to resume business activities.
Mush move on. You had your chance to deal with terrorists. You and your friends took good care of them in Abbotabad while grabbing power and money. You did try to tame the Lal Masjid jokers but you see you cannot be selective. Let's give Sharif and Shareef a chance. The former has no spine, hence the military courts. In any case you do not have the moral authority to speak on this issue since you had double standards yourself on this issue. And Raheel has no interest in NSC, so keep your crazy plans like Kargil to yourself.
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