I respect Army’s decision of staying neutral: PM IK

I respect Army’s decision of staying neutral: PM IK

Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that he has no issue with Pakistan Armyand has respect for its decision for remaining neutral as he urged themasses not to express their anger toward the state institutions.

Our military leadership decided to stay apart from becoming part ofpolitical affairs, Khan said while reaffirming that the current governmenthas good relationship with the powerful Army.

He also mentioned that he personally doesn’t have any differences with themilitary establishment, saying we respect their choice and stand by them ifthey decided to not get involved in political matters.

Giving the rationale for his statement, he said institutions believed thatit should not become controversial by getting involved in politics.

He mentioned that propaganda is being spread to create rifts between thepublic and institutions while he reiterated that military has renderedcountless sacrifices for Pakistan.

The public interaction session was aired live on television, radio, anddigital media. The live call session comes at a time when the PM is facinga no-confidence motion from PDM led alliance.

The resolution was tabled in the National Assembly last month and voting onit is expected to take place tomorrow.