Rawalpindi, December 5, 2025 – In a pointed two-hour address that grabbed headlines across the board, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry took direct aim at what he called a “creeping national security threat” from within, zeroing in on jailed PTI founder Imran Khan’s anti-army rhetoric and its dangerous ripple effects. Speaking from GHQ, the general made it crystal clear: no one gets a free pass to undermine the forces that stand guard over Pakistan’s sovereignty.
The briefing, laced with a mix of restraint and resolve, laid bare the military’s frustration with orchestrated disinformation – a narrative that’s not just political noise but a real risk to stability in these tense times.
🚨 DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, speaking in Rawalpindi, called out a “delusional person” whose ego and frustrations pose a creeping national security threat.
He said the narrative pushed by the individual is no longer political but a matter of national security, in an… pic.twitter.com/MGC0E180JI
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Key Highlights
Imran Khan Labeled a ‘National Security Threat’: DG ISPR described the PTI chief as “mentally ill” and “delusional,” accusing him of prioritizing ego over national interest, inciting the May 9 riots, and running a “scientific” troll farm to spread lies via social media.
Zero Tolerance for Attacks on Forces: “If anyone attacks the armed forces or its leadership, we will respond – bare-knuckle if needed,” Lt Gen Chaudhry warned, stressing that such moves create space for external enemies and divide the people from their protectors.
External Meddling Exposed: Narratives against the army are amplified by foreign networks, including from India and Afghanistan, turning domestic gripes into tools for instability.
CDF Notification Defended: Social media “flood of lies” about the recent Chief of Defence Forces appointment dismissed as propaganda; the military stays apolitical, drawing from middle and lower-middle class roots with no elite or sectarian bias.
Broader Call for Unity: Constructive criticism is fine, but incitement against the institution crosses a red line – nothing trumps the state of Pakistan.
Unpacking the Internal Front
Lt Gen Chaudhry didn’t mince words right from the start. “This threat comes from a person captive to his own ego, thinking his wishes outweigh the state’s,” he said, in a not-so-veiled nod to Khan, who’s been vocal from Adiala Jail about military meddling. The general tied it back to May 9, when attacks on GHQ and other sites shook the nation, asking pointedly: “Who else but this mindset could justify assaulting the army that shields us from India?”
He painted a picture of coordinated chaos – posts from Khan’s accounts seeding hate, then exploding abroad through bots and proxies. “It’s not random; it’s a system designed to provoke unrest,” Chaudhry added, urging the public to see through the fog.
On the flip side, he reaffirmed the army’s core: no politics, no favoritism. “We come from your homes – soldiers to field marshals – and we’ll keep it that way.” A subtle dig at elite-driven politics, perhaps, but the message landed firm: the forces aren’t playing games.
Why This Matters Now
As Pakistan navigates border flare-ups and economic squeezes, this briefing feels like a line in the sand. The DG’s tone – passionate yet measured – underscores a deeper worry: internal rifts only embolden outsiders. Yet, in true Pakistani spirit, it ends on a note of shared resolve. The armed forces, he said, are Pakistan’s unyielding backbone, and no one’s ego will fracture that bond. With echoes still ringing on social media, today’s words remind us: unity isn’t optional – it’s survival.
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