For decades, the Pakistan Army has stood guard over the nation’s frontiers and its internal peace, often at an immeasurable human cost. Supporting the Pakistan Army does not mean abandoning democratic values or silencing debate. This approach reflects political maturity — understanding that a strong army and a strong democracy are not competitors, but partners. Pakistan’s adversaries understand a painful truth: they cannot defeat the Pakistan Army militarily unless they succeed in dividing the nation politically and socially. The answer to this strategy is unity — between the people and the army, between political forces, and between democracy and defense.

Source: The Nation January 15, 2026 15:12 UTC