Parliament is supreme institution: Khawaja Asif
Says every institution protects its dignity but it should not violate sanctity of other one.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has said that the Parliament is supreme institution and no institution should violate sanctity of other one.
Addressing during the session of the National Assembly on Tuesday, he said every institution protects its dignity and its personnel, but Parliament is the supreme institution of the country.
The minister’s remarks came a day after army chief General Raheel Sharif’s statement in which he had said that army would resolutely preserve its institutional pride and dignity.
“While our country is faced with multiple internal and external challenges, Pakistan Army upholds the sanctity of all institutions and will resolutely preserve its own dignity and institutional pride,” the COAS said while responding to the concerns of soldiers on undue criticism of the institution in recent days, ISPR said on Monday.
The army chief expressed these views while speaking to soldiers during his visit to Headquarters of Special Service Group (SSG) at Ghazi Base Tarbela, ISPR said in a statement.
The Army Chief paid glowing tributes to the sacrifices of the SSG soldiers and officers and acknowledged their tremendous success while fighting against terrorists.
He said, Pakistan Army takes pride in our brave and battle hardened Special Services Group who are ranked among the top elite forces of the world.
Given the specialized nature of their employment in the most sensitive, complex and challenging environment, COAS praised them for their outstanding professional skills.
Speaking to SSG officers and soldiers, General Raheel Sharif said that Pakistan Army never has and never will shy away from rendering any sacrifice in ensuring a formidable defense and security of the motherland.
Drawing its strength from national support, with its characteristic coherence and resilience, Pakistan Army has contributed immensely towards national security and nation building and will continue to deliver on its mission, the COAS added.
