Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday mentioned that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif would appoint the brand new Army chief on time in November.
Asif’s remarks got here days after former premier Imran Khan demanded that the following chief of military employees must be appointed by the brand new authorities after elections.
“Nawaz Sharif has fulfilled this political responsibility four times and Shehbaz will do the same in November,” Asif mentioned in response to a query whereas addressing a press convention.
He mentioned that the coverage concerning the Army chief’s appointment was clear within the Constitution however Khan was making an attempt to make it controversial.
“He just wants to make the Army chief’s appointment controversial,” he mentioned, including that nobody had any doubt in regards to the loyalty of the top of the Army to the Constitution and the establishments.
“Politics is separate but institutions should not be made controversial,” the minister mentioned.
Khan mentioned in an interview that the incumbent was not competent sufficient to nominate the brand new Army chief and that the difficulty must be left for the following authorities.
He additionally demanded contemporary elections.
The present Army chief is about to retire by the tip of November after finishing two tenures, every of three years, and his successor can be chosen by the prime minister out of senior serving lieutenant generals.
The appointment creates numerous curiosity and warmth because of the energy loved by the top of military in Pakistan.
Speaking in regards to the latest statements by totally different folks towards the nation’s nationwide safety, Asif warned that motion can be taken towards them.
He additionally alleged that Imran Khan wouldn’t hesitate in sabotaging Pakistan for his private advantages.
