Imran again victorious against gullo butts.inshAllah very soon the arrogance of the so called monarch hiding in 25000 kanal raywond port will soon vanish. Ameen

The statement makes perfect sense: it is a political situation; about time politicians deal with it. The worst situation will be army vs civilians. They have their hands full with Zarb-e-azb and they want stability to concentrate. They are NOT asking for a dialogue over anything unconstitutional. PM resigning, good or bad, is constitutional.army should have nothing to do with it. Our ''Azad' media should shun cynicism.

You gotta read between the lines, the Army can not keep quite when Pakistan's internal security is threatened,it will not accept massacre for the sake of sham Democracy, it won't tolerate plundering of National wealth by a family in Power, these acts are all against Public interest & State Security.

And the purpose of this article is?????

ISPR had to issue the statement because PML (N) government dragged army into the issue and again falsely denied it the next day on pressure of their allied parties (so called opposition ). This was the only way army could have disengage it self from this situation.

Glad to know that the ISPR statement killed off one speculation, that the Army is waiting for any excuse to take over. It may have disappointed those who wanted that to happen so they could get another chance to blame the Army for all the failures of our incompetent and corrupt politicians. As I have said in other forums, I too want democracy for Pakistan, but not like the one that Zardari had, or this one, nor even the past ones. Unfortunately neither of the so called leaders that we have is a ray of hope for the nation. If anything, they are all living and proven symbols of corruption and incompetence yet we keep on voting them in again and again. I therefore dont see us being ready for true democracy, at least yet.

I would disagree with GHQ statement. In my opinion they should ask the government go out of the offices and appoint the Supreme Court Chief just as an interim CEO with the current President in office and then. The President should announce for a Referendum within 30 days to get public opinion for conducting election within the next 90 days in Pakistan. Pakistan Army should take care of law and order along with election controls. It should resolve the issue appropriately!

Army should keep out of this mess. Imran Khan and Molvi Qadri want to set a tradition to topple government with street power and hooliganism. Please don't play with fire and set a tradition that can burn you as well. Stop being thick headed and stubborn. Its is not a tribal area where you can shoot those who oppose you. Have some sense. I am not Nawaz fan or his party member but I believe that he has shown great flexibility and courage to accept five of the six demands. To ask a PM to resign on the basis of allegation is insanity; let the courts prove that he was involved in rigging then ask for his resignation. Please have some mercy on Pakistan and on those who love it.

ISPR statement is very vague. On one hand it is supporting Democracy, on the other it is supporting No To Use Any Force who are against Democracy? Without using Force at the right time and for the right purpose, Democracy can not prevail. It is high time to us FORCE in order to keep Democracy Alive in Pakistan.

The difference between a democracy and a dictatorship is that in a democracy you vote first and take orders later; in a dictatorship you don't have to waste your time voting. Charles Bukowski.

Nonsense !

Which kind of democracy Pk Army wants to support it is not clear. PAT wants to dismantle the present democratically elected govt and its system, while PTI have different views, which is interested in taking out Nawaz Sharif family, just like General Musharraf. MQM also wants to take its old revenge from Nawaz Sharif by supporting his ousting by one means or the other. The change from relatively soft to harsh tempo of Qadri and Imran after meeting with Army Chief also says something to understand. Qadri and Imran behaviour is not totally different of that of Talibaan, on whose demand the parliament had adopted resolution to impose Sharlia in Malakand division some years back. From all direction attack on Nawaz Sharif by using Qadri, Imran and MWM, to kneel him down like Zardari, so he might not be able to disobey, this type of democracy what Military wants, I think.

So far i've just been trying to second guess myself for days as to who's side the army is. Now I'm telling myself that it's okay to think that the army is neutral. It seems that they are, people are reading too much into everything.

Army must remain neutral; else it will finish as an institution. The western press seems to have put a lid on the events of the evening of August 30, 2014. The Guardian had called the landslide victory of Nawaz Sharif of 2013 elections as a,

Only in Pakistan. Who asked the Army to give this unsolicited advice and that too publicly. Corps Commanders, Sir. Your job is to carry out orders and not to sit in judgement and give unsolicited advice.

ISPr report shows that army have more democratic attitudes than politicians.the message is,no violence,quick positive dialog,no attitudes of kings & security of state is first.

@Parvez Have always found your comments to be eminently sensible and pragmatic, PTI could use well informed, insightful and rational people like you. I'm assuming by your comments on other forums that you are not affiliated with any political party but are an informed and interested Pakistani. Speaking on behalf of the youth of Lahore, yes the educated privileged burgers, we can';t begin to imagine the conditions that the common man in Pakistan suffers but our blood boils at the injustice and the bleak lives and futures many have accepted. We salute the courage of those who dare to dream and hope and speak out against these corrupt dynasties which loot our country under the garb of democracy. The stories of the people at the dharnas are heartwrenching; a lifetime of poverty, injustice, struggle and indifference by these rulers who should have been leaders instead. This is our country; not the personal fiefdom and inheritance of the Sharifs and Zardaris. Bless IK, with all his faults, he is trying something; maybe the confusion he is accused of stems from helpless frustration at this inhumane unjust system and we can all relate to that. My prayers for those courageous enough to take a stand. Our future generations will thank them for at least trying. Dawn please publish.

I think the people of Pakistan want more from the Army and for once intervene for the sake of change which brings accountability of the ruling elite and not just for the sake of power. We are disappointed. Our intellectual elite just have a utopian view of everything and are the first to abandon the ship.

Those hailing ISPR statement 4 'backing democracy': Does nothing of the sort. It asks govt to negotiate over an unconstitutional demand The only forthright comment.

Pakistan army is the only institution that has discipline and to an extent less corrupt that's why this institution has played a great role in Pakistan's history. Democracy and its true definition does not apply if the elections are rigged and forged.

So the out-of-control political party can

Army is calling the shots now. Umpire is visible in the arena. Combatants are being asked to settle the issue in a day or so. Mian Sahib once again appers to be skating on thinnest of ice. If the govt cannot walk the tight rope set by the COAS it will be unfortunate for the country. Mian Sb may use blanco on musharaf's name in ECL to end the impasse.

well if the current political impasse persists then army needs to do something about it. ISPR issued a statement so that politicians push themselves to get to a solution and if still politicians fail then somebody has to fill that gap whoever it may be.

This Gen. Raheel has lot of patience otherwise Nawaz sharif would already on way to Jeddah (if they accept him this time).

It's embracing what is going on in or beloved country. These politicians not only defame the country but also damaged the economy. I wish Imran Khan Qadri

It's embracing what is going on in or beloved country. These politicians not only defame the country but also damaged the economy. I wish Imran Khan Qadri

The statement is divisive and encourages lawlessness spread out by IK and TUQ.

@Parvez

oh what say IK & TUQ? when u ran to army house hoping PMship will be served u in a plate. and when u realized there is nothing 4 u there u decided to move forward to raid on state buildings. where are yr own sons,daughters, bring them on board , let them lead for naya Pakistan and then forward the poor innocent people of Pakistan u have made fool enough. wish they can understand. glad army has taken a sensible decision after lengthy discussion where we expect all the aspects would have been discussed keeping in view Pakistan first.

Why is the army issuing statements concerning the civil political structure again? Dont they have Zarb-e-Azb and the Indian shelling at the border to take care of? What stakes do they have in the politics of Pakistan?

forgive me brothers, but i want to tell you Pakistani people one thing that you do not deserve democracy and you are destined to be ruled by army. some people for the sake of their chairs are disturbing entire country and you ignorant people are supporting them.

@Parvez Sure everyone is waiting for the "Miracle" to happen, a full grown and not a child to born an mature up. Keep the hopes alive and keep the nation divided.

@Qamar the purpose of this article is "how the drawing room pseudo intellectuals with their highly evolved brains interpret and respond to a policy statements issued by army" for those who think army has nothing to do with politics have to learn a lot about the overall system in practice and i mean "not theory" cause politicians esp in third world countries are manipulative, corrupt, liars and abuse authority and they transform constitution to a form that benefits them most heck they even buy off judiciary which is the only entity supposed to ensure accountability and all the GORA SABs/MAMs have nothing to do with our politics cause they are the ones supporting these corrupt politicians all in the name of democracy

People of Pakistan have seen the government tried its best to find a political solution to the crisis and accepted the five demands out of six. The sixth demand is very unconstitutional and illogical. It seems this sixth demand is like a demand from a hijacker of a plane who is demanding the control of a plane at a gunpoint. In this situation the law enforcement agencies have to decide how long they will wait and how much patience they have before they take decisive action against the criminals. the ISPR statement has a clear message for the undemocratic forces in the country which are trying to create anarchy in the country. And these people should understand they have to find a political solution of this crisis remaining with the limits of constitution.

Its the PML N Govt. which has to resolve the crisis. Its their fault, they did not act in time. i think best would be for Shehbaz SH. to resign and Nawaz to stay till inquiry of rigging. I think it will be acceptable to dharna guys.

Was army not supposed to protect PTV offices? The gangsters ransacked the place and Nero played the fiddle. The rioters should not have been allowed to go off Scott free. Is that how the guardian's supposed to honour the law and the constitution?