HISTORY rates ‘surprise’ as the biggest factor in winning a battle or a war.

The Director General of Inter-Service Public Relations in his press conference of Oct 14 rejected the possibility of martial law or a technocrat government. He has assured the nation of the continuation of the present system according to the Constitution and law.

I am sure everyone agrees with the DG ISPR for the sole reason that the army is not in a position to open a new front when it is already faced with so many issues at present. But then, surprise still remains a major factor in achieving the betterment of Pakistan.

Col (R) Khan Salman Baber

Lahore

Published in Dawn, October 23rd, 2017