PML-N’s Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Wednesday took over charge as Minister for Defence and Defence Production.
Upon arrival at Defence Ministry, KhawajaAsif was received by Secretary of Defence, Lieutenant General (R) HamooduzZaman Khan.
On the occasion, an introductory meeting was conducted with senior officers.
The minister was briefed about the role and functions of Ministries and their executive departments including major ongoing activities.
Minister for DefenceKhawajaAsif said that the government would provide maximum support to cater to the needs of the Armed Forces.