ISLAMABAD: Set to retire in the next few days, Director General Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Lt General Zaheerul Islam paid a farewell visit to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday, Express News reported.
Islam will step down as the spymaster on November 7, with Lt-General Rizwan Akhtar taking his post.
PM Nawaz and ISI chief discussed the ongoing political and security situation of the country, exchanging thoughts on how to handle these matters.
The post of ISI chief is the second most important after that of the army chief. The head of the agency is appointed by the prime minister on the recommendation of the army chief.
On September 22, the army spokesperson had announced appointment of Lt-Gen Akhtar as the new chief of the premier intelligence agency.
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Refreshing to see someone else take his place.
Thanks for all your services General Zaheer-ul-Islam. You served the nation well and you'll be missed.
Relief for democracy.
Now who will look after two bros imran and qadri - serious matter
@unknown: Oh yeah his intelligence sharing was so mind blowing that there was zero attacks in the country during his time or drone attacks or OBl.
He is bold and through gentleman.His service are remarkable.Many want to defame him.but he outstand the all criticisms.May Allah Bless Him .
army shud respect politicians. they shud understand that politicians are the true leaders of the country and stop meddling in politics at every level. politicians lead country without being commander of 600,000 guns. musharraf could not sustain despite his (so called) shining personality for 6 months after leaving command of 600,000 guns.
Thank You for serving Pakistan
The internal intelligence gathering during his tenure was remarkable?
He is a Lion. Thank you for your service Sir. Wish you the best. Pak Army Zindabad