Federal cabinet, coalition partners to be taken on board regarding COAS appointment: Asif

Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said federal cabinet and the coalition partners will be taken on board regarding the appointment of new Army Chief.

Talking to media persons in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said the uncertainty in media regarding the appointment of next Army Chief will likely be ended in next one or two days.

Responding to a question, the Defence Minister said important decisions like the appointment of Army Chief should be taken in the best interest of the country and the nation in light of the Constitution and law without having any political considerations.

Source: Radio Pakistan