Trends - Civil Military Relations

Those talking against army are country’s enemies, says Musharraf

Former president accuses PML-N leaders of talking against judiciary, army to create chaos in the country.

Updated 16 Oct, 2017 10:46am

FPCCI defends army chief’s remarks about economy

Criticism of the institution described as carrying instability risks

Published 15 Oct, 2017 07:02am

Military says security linked to economy

ISPR chief insists no threat to democracy from Army; rules out possibility of joint operation with US on Pakistani soil.

Updated 15 Oct, 2017 07:55am

Ahsan Iqbal responds to ISPR clarification with 'message of hope'

"We need to convert our disappointments into hope," interior minister says after ISPR press conference.

Published 14 Oct, 2017 08:21pm

'Democracy has nothing to fear from Pakistan Army': DG ISPR

Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor says only danger to the democratic process is the state not fulfilling its prerequisites.

Updated 14 Oct, 2017 09:13pm

Nothing wrong with army chief commenting on the economy, Khursheed Shah says

"A conflict between institutions would weaken them, which would weaken the state itself," Shah warns.

Updated 14 Oct, 2017 03:49pm

Army is a national institution, says ISPR chief

Every Pakistani can serve in the army irrespective of his or her religion: Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor.

Updated 13 Oct, 2017 10:37am

Army chief says economy showing mixed indicators

• Laments Pakistan has failed Balochistan • Describes CPEC as complete development platform

Updated 15 Oct, 2017 07:53am

Imran threatens agitation in Islamabad if Nawaz 'destroys order'

"He's trying to save himself, that's why he's trying his best that the army takes over," alleges PTI chief.

Updated 08 Oct, 2017 03:49pm

Editorial: Who is in charge of Pakistan?

A deepening unease in the country needs to be addressed head-on by the civil and military leaderships.

Published 06 Oct, 2017 08:23am

Accountability court episode: PML-N ‘confrontational mode’ riles Shahbaz

Shahbaz had been underscoring need to mend ties with establishment since Nawaz's disqualification: source close to CM

Updated 06 Oct, 2017 09:02am

ISPR discusses security, civil-military relations and regional policy in wide-ranging press conference

DG ISPR discusses army chief's visit to Afghanistan, perceptions of growing tension between state institutions.

Updated 05 Oct, 2017 11:19pm

Rangers withdraw personnel from parliament

Interior minister seeks explanation, orders Frontier Constabulary to take over legislature’s security.

Updated 05 Oct, 2017 09:08am

Opposition requisitions Senate session to discuss 'conflict between institutions'

'Situation' arising from indicted finance minister's continuance in office on nine-point agenda.

Published 04 Oct, 2017 02:46pm

COAS Bajwa chairs ‘seven-hour’ huddle at General Headquarters

In a rare move, no official statement was issued by the ISPR after the marathon special meeting.

Published 04 Oct, 2017 10:19am

Accountability court episode: Nisar too faced such situations but dared not protest, says Sana

"Today everyone witnessed the state of so-called civilian supremacy in the country," says Rana Sanaullah.

Updated 03 Oct, 2017 10:49am

Lawmakers question Raheel Sharif's role in Saudi military alliance

Ask why former army chief has been sent to Saudi Arabia without finalisation of the ToRs of the alliance.

Updated 18 Jul, 2017 06:21pm

The legacy of Lal Masjid

The siege and assault on Lal Masjid took place in July 10 years ago. Eos looks at how that moment impacted militancy.

Updated 13 Jul, 2017 01:28pm