The 33rd Centre Commandant Conference was held at General Headquarters here on Friday. Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani presided over the conference, said an ISPR press release. Meanwhile, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has strongly dispelled the speculations of any military takeover.
According to him, such speculations are misleading and are being used as a bogey to divert the focus from the real issues.He made these remarks during his address to soldiers at forward posts in Mohmand and Kurram Agencies, says a press release issued here on Friday.
According to ISPR, COAS reiterated: "Pak Army has and will continue to support democratic process in the country. The Army is fully cognisant of its constitutional obligations and responsibilities". He emphasised that the issues of national security needed to be considered on merit and merit alone. He concluded by saying that irrespective of all other considerations, "there can be no compromise on national security."
While speaking to the troops, he appreciated the successes achieved under a trying environment and the sacrifices made in the process. According to him, no one can put a price tag on the sacred blood of Shuhada of the nation. The men and women of Pakistan Army are performing their duty of defending Pakistan in accordance with the oath they took. They will continue to do so with the support and prayers of their countrymen, regardless of the cost.-PR