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There are fragile signs of hope in Pakistan: The Supreme Court decision yesterday and the Islamabad High Court's today ordering Imran Khan's release, and growing opposition within the military to the heavy-handed over-reach of some.
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Perhaps disaster can be averted, but only if 2 things happen.
Army Chief Munir needs to resign, and elections must be posted for a specific date. Without the first, the second is unlikely. Without these steps Pakistan's economic, political and security crisis will only worsen.
Army Chief Munir needs to resign, and elections must be posted for a specific date. Without the first, the second is unlikely. Without these steps Pakistan's economic, political and security crisis will only worsen.
General Munir has mishandled his job and alienated the public. He also has lost the support of many senior Pakistanis. Some resented him from the beginning because of the unfortunate manner of his appointment as army chief.
Many senior officers believe that Munir is overly beholden to Sharif and bound to do his bidding. Munir's mismanagement of the situation, especially in the last few days, has caused several senior officers, including some Corps commanders, to threaten to resign.
Today, General Munir could not convene a senior level meeting because at least 2 refused to participate. He also has lost ground internationally. Several counterparts now question his judgment and his handling of the situation in the country.
Getting an agreement on a date for election and ending the shenanigans to eliminate Pakistan's most popular political leader requires a new army chief.
Someone new and politically neutral must step into this role.
I call on General Munir to be a patriot and resign.
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I call on General Munir to be a patriot and resign.
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