Pakistan Army set to throw its weight behind judiciary

A day after releasing a hard-hitting press release against the prime minister, the Pakistan army has decided it will throw its weight behind the Supreme Court – which is embroiled in its own standoff with the government. 

Pakistan: Prime Minister (L) - Chief Justice (C) - Army Chief (R)

Top commanders who met with army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Thursday appear to have their eyes set on the apex court to deal a decisive blow against the beleaguered incumbents.

The army chief held consultations with select corps commanders and principal staff officers to discuss the evolving situation at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi – meetings for which there was no official statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

Read more: The Express Tribune

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