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I still think the potential damage done is greater. It is pretty clear where these countries stand when France and the US (and therefore their lackeys in the UK) openly endorsed India's naked aggression and act of war during the Balakot "strike." We should get some different/opposing doctrinal views into our strategic thinking by sending top officers to China, Iran, Turkey, Russia, etc.
We both are fighting for the same goal with slightly different approaches. I will continue to push for our Army to deal with all traitors --- civ and mil --- with an iron hand.
This is just the tip of the iceberg. I salute Gen. Bajwa for doing this! Time to hang the political / economic terrorists and traitors too!
Couldn't agree more. At least some action is being taken, that is a major change. Definitely salute Gen. Bajwa but still, far more needs to be done. Cannot allow the enemy within.
Pakistan general gets life for spying
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-48472238
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Image captionPakistan's army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa (R) endorsed the sentences
A Pakistani general has been sentenced to life for spying by a military court that also gave death sentences to a brigadier and a civil officer.
The trio were charged with espionage and leaking "sensitive information to foreign agencies", Pakistan's army said.
It added that Army Chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa "endorsed" their sentences.
The army did not reveal who they were convicted of spying for or what information was shared.
However most observers would naturally point to the CIA, says the BBC's M Ilyas Khan in Islamabad. The US and Pakistan have a long history of military co-operation and officers come into frequent contact, he says.
Lieutenant General Javed Iqbal (retired) will serve 14 years of "rigorous imprisonment" - a life term in Pakistan. It is rare for someone of such a senior rank to be convicted of spying in Pakistan, correspondents say.
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Lt Gen Iqbal held key positions in the military during his active service, including director-general of military operations, which is responsible for planning and executing all operations inside and outside of Pakistan.
He also held the post of adjutant-general, who supervises discipline and accountability within the forces.
Brigadier Raja Rizwan (retired) was given a death sentence, as was Wasim Akram, a doctor who worked for a "sensitive" organisation which has not been named.
It is not clear if officers above the rank of brigadier have in the past been convicted of spying for another country, but some senior officials have been convicted either for planning military takeovers or for links to militant groups.
Pakistan's army has its own court system and those convicted are able to appeal.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-48472238
14 years that it!!!!! this is criminal. military leadership should be lined up and shot for this kind of sentencing. This is high treason.