Islamabad: Calling country’s military spymaster and DG ISPR’s conference historic, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said establishment’s eagerness to contribute to country’s progress in a constitutional way must be welcomed.

“Press conference by DG ISI and ISPR is unprecedented and historic. Institutional desire to transition must be encouraged,” foreign minister said in a Twitter post in reaction to rare presser by top intelligence official of country. “Transition of establishment from controversial to constitutional role is vital for Pakistan’s progress and prosperity,” Bilawal said in same tweet.

“PPP has struggled for this for three generations,” Bilawal said in tweet.  Director General Inter-Services Intelligence Lt Gen Nadeem Anjum in an unprecedented move appeared before media, along with military spokesperson and answered piercing questions from journalists about cypher and Arshad Sharif’s murder case.

 “Military has been under a lot of pressure since March but they decided to limit themselves to its constitutional role,” ISI Chief said during media talk. On his appearance at press conference, DG ISI said that he felt called to this action after he saw lies being sold and bought conveniently.

Published in The Daily National Courier, October, 28 2022

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