Report: ANI
ISLAMABAD: A book launch ceremony for renowned journalist and columnist Asadullah Khan’s new book, “Nawaz Sharif’s Differences with the Military: An Account of Conflicts with Eight Army Chiefs from 1990 to 2022,” was held at the National Press Club, Islamabad.
Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry was the chief guest. Senator Kamran Murtaza, General (Retd) Zahid Mahmood and senior journalists Haroon-ur-Rashid, Naseem Siddiqui, Amir Mateen, Sami Ibrahim, Rana Tahir Mahmood, Anwar Raza, Nair Ali, Abid Abbasi, Fariha Idrees, Yashfeen Jamal, Athar Kazmi and Siddique Jan, among other political, social and media personalities, also attended the event.
The book examines the political and institutional relations between former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and eight army chiefs from 1990 to 2022, highlighting major historical developments and civil-military differences during the period.
Speakers described civil-military relations as an important subject in Pakistan’s political history and praised Asadullah Khan for his research and efforts in documenting significant historical events.
They emphasised the need for genuine democracy, strong political leadership, national unity and respect for constitutional boundaries. They also stressed that political institutions and parties must be strengthened through democratic traditions to ensure national stability.
The speakers said Pakistan must move beyond past disagreements and focus on the future, adding that mutual trust and coordination among the government, people and armed forces were essential for national stability.
They appreciated Asadullah Khan’s journalistic contributions and expressed hope that he would continue documenting important political and historical developments for future generations.
