The prime minister has asked the military chief to help end the crisis . The Pakistani military has waded into the political turmoil that has beset the civilian government in recent weeks , prompting concerns the country 's fragile democracy could be undermined . He said he would not allow a return of violence in his country. They are led by opposition politician Imran Khan and outspoken cleric Tahir ul Qadri . Bringing in the military `` pushes democracy a little deeper into the quicksand , '' an editorial says .
The prime minister has asked the military chief to help end the crisis . He said he would not allow a return of violence in his country. They are led by opposition politician Imran Khan and outspoken cleric Tahir ul Qadri . Bringing in the military `` pushes democracy a little deeper into the quicksand , '' an editorial says .