It is PM’s decision to appoint DG ISI and CMs of his choice, Mazari hits out hard
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Former human rights minister and PTI leader Shireen Mazari has said that civilian supremacy is a norm in democracy but cordial ties between civil-military leadership are imperative for the state to function effectively.
“A lot of confusion is unnecessarily being created over civil-military relations. Let's get some facts clear. In a democracy civilian supremacy is the norm but for the state to function effectively there must be civil - mly harmony,” she said in a series of tweets.
Apparently referring to ousted prime minister Imran Khan’s decisions, Mazari said that it was the premier’s prerogative to nominate a candidate for the post of the chief minister and make appointments to the top military leadership of his own choice.
“So let's be clear. There is no arrogance in a PM appointing CMs of his choice - in fact it is his prerogative. Just as it his prerogative to advise President on selection of the 3 service chiefs. PM's prerogative to select DGI[SI]. Advice on military appointments always rightly sought from military,” she added.
The PTI leader referred Articles 243 and 245 of the Constitution saying that armed forces constitutional role is clearly defined “so if military assists civilian leadership in performing its tasks then it helps foster harmonious civil-military relations”.
