List of Military Officers Who Refused to Obey “Unlawful” Orders:
- Lt Col Imtiaz, CO 21 Punjab
- Lt Col Amir, CO 4FF
- Major Haider Ali
- Major Syed Ali Hussain Gillani, Punjab Rangers
- Maj Raja Sher Ali
- Major Ali Kamran Abidi
- Brig Hussain Ali
Additionally, the following Generals were involved in the movement:
- Gen Salman, 4 Corps
- Gen Hassan, 11 Corps
- Gen Asif, 12 Corps
- Gen Salahuddin, IG FC KPK
All of these officers and generals refused to obey the unlawful orders to open fire on the citizens during the protests in Pakistan. Their actions demonstrate their commitment to upholding the law and protecting the rights of the people. It is important to recognize and commend the bravery of these individuals who stood up for what was right, even in the face of potential consequences. But what about their discipline to follow the command? That is debatable.
Danger of Martial Law Imposition Looms Amidst Modern Crises
They had been asking for General Elections. The compliance issue with the recent Supreme Court judgment on election expenses has become a matter of concern in Pakistan. The State Bank of Pakistan’s Acting Governor has stated that while the funds for the elections have been allocated, they have not yet been transferred. The Finance Ministry is now seeking approval from the federal government for the release of the funds. The Law Minister has affirmed that the government will honor the Supreme Court judgment, but instead of seeking ex-post facto approval, the matter will be referred to the National Assembly for its approval. However, there are concerns that the National Assembly may reject the demand for a grant for elections by the evening of the same day.
