Gen Asim, Shehbaz discuss security situation
Newly-appointed Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza and Chief of Army Staff Gen Asim Munir called on President Arif Alvi separately at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Wednesday.
They exchanged views on national security and discussed professional matters pertaining to Army. The president congratulated the new military leadership on assuming their offices.
Meanwhile, Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir also called on Prime Minister Sheh baz Sharif and discussed professional as well as matters relating to national security. This was the first meeting after General Asim Munir assumed the office of Army Chief, a statement issued by the PM Media Wing said.
The prime minister congratulated General Asim Munir on the assumption of the office of Chief of Army Staff. He said, “The nation is happy over your appointment as Army Chief. The relations of trust and love between the people and armed forces will further strengthen.”
“The leadership of a competent officer like you will help further improve the professional development of the institution,” the prime minister maintained. General Asim Munir thanked the prime minister.
