Mr. Gillani's address to nation about Gen. Kiyani's job extension

[khuwajaramiz@hotmail.com]

Greetings,
Our prime minister Mr. Yousuf Raza Gillani addressed the nation to utter about the job extension of General Ashfaq Perwez Kiani.
Share ur ideas about the topic.

[Riaz Ahmed Alizai]

very laudable initiative taken on behalf of government which is an evident indication of appreciation of his timely services that he rendered when entire country was in chaos.

[Sociologist PU]

I think it was the order of the Masters.
Extension in service means you are snatching the rights of the juniors and the ultimate result is the low moral in the force. Nobody is indispensible in this world and our grave yards are full of those who once considered themselves that without them this country will not survive.
Bad descion.

[Humayun Khan]

The well approved fact that the ongoing War against Terror is now more crucial, not to US or any other state but, to Pakistan.
During One General Pervai'z regime, Pakistan Army was all alone managing institutions taking from Power to Education, which, did not earn them a good but a bad image.
This General Pervaiz, who's tenure is being extended to three years, is the one to earn back the respect for Pakistan Army.
Kiyani is the One to take insurgents head-on in Swat and Tribal Belt.
Having said this, Kiyani is the One to tackle the issue of ISI being brought under Ministry of Interior Affairs, NATO and ISAF briefing concerning Pakistan's western borders.
In short, we are dragged in the war and now we are battling for our very own existence.
To keep up the morale of Armed forces and keep the strategies intact.. Let the man who started it all, take it till the end!
May Allah bless the people who are working to make Pakistan a strong and a progressive state!

[Nazik]

Saturday, July 24, 2010
The extension granted to Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, who had been due to retire at the end of November this year, will have created disquiet among militant outfits based in the north. There had been speculation that some of these groups were hoping the exit of General Kayani would mark a relaxation in the fierce onslaught launched against extremists since early 2009 – with the military action for the first time raising hope that the Taliban forces could indeed be defeated. General Kayani's determined offensive has won him praise from across the world. It has also been instrumental in persuading nations to adopt a 'softer' approach towards Pakistan and convincing them that this change merits assistance in the form of cash and projects intended to facilitate development. The announcement made by the prime minister, in a three-minute address to the nation, had as such not been entirely unexpected. There had been conjecture for some time that General Kayani – who would otherwise have served a shortened term in office because of the prolonged time spent as army chief by his predecessor General Musharraf – would indeed be granted an extension. As anticipated, national security interests have been cited by the PM as the key factor in the decision.

However, nothing in our country's politics is thought quite as simple as it seems. The long history of military rule means the extension takes on a somewhat mixed hue. It may appear in some ways to be a further relegation of authority to the military by the government. Some say the COAS had indeed been seeking just such an extension, or even that there was a threat to the government if this was not granted. The truth behind these rumours -- and they are rumours -- is impossible to establish – but the fact that they exist is disquieting in the context of democracy and the need to strengthen it. If Pakistan is to find the political stability it so desperately seeks it is important for the role of the military to be reduced as far as politics go. It is, of course, a fact that General Kayani has been trying to do just this. He has tried to ensure that the military's role remains that of a purely professional body. But even so, speculation cannot be stopped. What is important is that our institutions learn to co-exist and function cohesively together. They have consistently struggled to do so. General Kayani has been making a valiant effort to put the military's role back on track. We must hope he can succeed in this, so that by the end of 2013 Pakistan can emerge as a country with a brighter future in front of it.

[unsolved_Mystery]

How does Keyani's extension affect PML (N)? I see them disappointed. The role of media is still typical as it says "Extention di nahi gayi, li gayi hay", next Parliamentary and Presidencial elections are likely to be held under Keyani. plz analyse.

[Sociologist PU]

@ unsolved mystry

Next election under Kiyani ?
Is he going to be Chief Election Commissioner ? Or you want to say something between the lines ?

[unsolved_Mystery]

Originally Posted by Sociologist PU

@ unsolved mystry

Next election under Kiyani ?
Is he going to be Chief Election Commissioner ? Or you want to say something between the lines ?

Under Kiyanni obviously means under the strongest, most powerful and influencial personality (pillar) of the country.

[sajidnuml]

since Kayni is a civil servant there was no need of adress to the Nation over such an issue it could ve been done simply by issuing notifiction of extension. see the democratic regime ever busy in unimportnt issues while there is no mention of miseries of the people of this country. sham

[Maha Khan]

I think its a positive step taken by the present democratic government...Mr Kiyani is a very good general and changing of such a COAS could upset the military operation against the terrorists......
Regards