Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif mentioned on Saturday that Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif will appoint a brand new military chief in time in November.
Asif’s remarks got here days after former Prime Minister Imran Khan demanded that the following military chief be appointed by the brand new authorities after the elections.
“Nawaz Sharif has fulfilled this political responsibility four times and Shahbaz will do the same in November,” Asif mentioned in response to a query whereas addressing a press convention.
He mentioned the coverage concerning the appointment of the Army Chief is obvious within the Constitution however Khan was making an attempt to make it controversial.
“He just wants to make the appointment of the army chief controversial,” he mentioned, including that nobody has any doubts concerning the military chief’s loyalty to the Constitution and establishments.
“Politics is different but institutions should not be made controversial,” the minister mentioned.
Khan mentioned in an interview that the present military chief isn’t competent sufficient to be appointed and the problem must be left to the following authorities.
He additionally demanded recent elections.
The present military chief is because of retire by the tip of November after finishing two phrases, each three years, and his successor will likely be chosen by the prime minister from amongst senior serving lieutenant generals.
The appointment generates lots of curiosity and warmth due to the facility loved by the Army Chief in Pakistan.
Speaking concerning the current statements of various folks towards the nationwide safety of the nation, Asif warned that motion can be taken towards them.
He additionally alleged that Imran Khan wouldn’t hesitate to sabotage Pakistan for his private positive factors.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
