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The Ministry of Defense has stated that ex-servicemen societies are “illegally claiming relationship with the armed forces”.
According to a statement from the ministry’s Office of Assistant Director Media, “This office does not recognize or endorse the activities of certain associations of persons masquerading as (or claiming to be) ex-servicemen societies, i.e., Pakistan Ex-Servicemen Society (PESS) and Veterans of Pakistan (VoP), soliciting support and funds for charitable purposes, flood relief, public works, or the propagation of unwarranted ideas.”
The organizations are “neither recognized nor authorized, on behalf of the military forces, to engage in such actions,” it was further underlined. Ex-servicemen organizations are “illegally claiming association with the armed forces or the instrumentalities,” it was further stated.
“The Ministry of Defense has already framed comprehensive policy/guidelines for functioning/operation of ex-servicemen societies. Same is available with Ministry of Defense, Government of Pakistan Office, for future consultation/ guidance,” said the ministry. It also warned that any organization or person “not complying with the policy guidelines” will have to face “penal consequences”.
