'Well-shielded Pak military needs to be exposed to criticism for re-opening NATO supply lines'

Islamabad, July 7 (ANI): The government of Pakistan has come in for fierce criticism from the opposition and public following its decision to reopen NATO supply routes, while the military establishment, which had a key role to play in urging that the supply line be suspended, remains well shielded, according to a newspaper editorial.

According to an Express Tribune editorial, the military establishment inevitably has a great deal to do with deciding matters, especially those with as much significance as the NATO impasse.

It is, however, surprising, that no political or religious group across the country has raised a voice against these institutions and continue to target the government alone, the paper said.

The military played a major role in urging that the NATO supply lines into Afghanistan should be suspended and it is a virtual certainty that it knew about the plans for resumption, it added.

The editorial pointed out that in Pakistan, some entities are open to attack from all quarters, while others remain well protected.

According to the report, no entity should be treated differently from others and this is something people in Pakistan need to ponder upon seriously as the waves of criticism against the government continue to come in. (ANI)