Accountability within military is transparent: DG ISPR

RAWALPINDI: Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif said that accountability within the army is strict, strict, transparent, adding that it is an automatic process that goes on all the time.

Military spokesperson has previously provided an explanation of the military’s accountability process, which was detailed during a May 7 press conference. He said that there is no discrimination in the process of accountability.

He also noted that high positions come with great responsibility and the process of accountability for them is strict.

DG ISPR asserted that they are proud of their accountability system which is based on facts rather than allegations.

This statement came after former ISI chief Lt Gen Retired Faiz Hameed was taken into military custody in the Top City case and the Field General Court-Mortal proceedings were initiated against him.

“In compliance with the orders of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, the Pakistan Army has initiated a detailed Court of Inquiry to investigate the top city case against Lt. Gen. Faiz Hameed (Retd.),” read an official ISPR statement. I can ascertain the validity of the complaints.”

Consequently, appropriate disciplinary action has been initiated against him under the provisions of the Pakistan Army Act.

The media wing of the army said that apart from this, several incidents of violation of the Pakistan Army Act have also come to light after retirement.