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Islamabad, Mar 15 (PTI) Pakistan’s Ministry of Defense has informed the Election Commission that the country’s army considers border security as its first priority and due to the “current situation” in the country, it will not be deployed in the upcoming province. elections will not be available.
The Election Commission of Pakistan held a meeting with the top officials of Punjab province and the Secretary General and Deputy Minister of the Federal Ministry of Defense to discuss security issues during the elections.
Elections are to be held in Pakistan’s Punjab province on April 30, while in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, the governor has proposed holding provincial elections on May 28.
A delegation from his ministry led by Defense Minister Lt Gen (Retd) Hamood Uzman Khan participated in the meeting chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja.
The commission said in a press release on Tuesday: “He said that the military is focusing on its fundamental duties as the security of the borders and the country is its first priority.” He said that the army is not available for elections due to the situation in the country.
The Minister of Defense said that in the end it will be the decision of the government whether it wants to restrict the army to its primary duties or send it to other tasks such as electoral duty.
“He also clarified that in the case of mandatory elections, the army can be sent out as a quick reaction force, but it is not possible to carry out the mandatory work in a standstill,” the statement said.
Defense Ministry officials said the current economic situation in the country is also affecting the military.
Traditionally, military forces have played a key role in maintaining peace during elections.
However, attacks by Tehreek-e-Taliban militants in Pakistan have increased in recent months, forcing the army to adjust its forces.
Without soldiers, it would be difficult to maintain law and order during elections.
Bhasha Vaibhav Manisha
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