PM meets army chief to discuss new security policy

Counter-terrorism strategy, Afghanistan's political situation and border security amongst things discussed.


Web Desk June 19, 2013
Army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani meeting PML-N Nawaz Sharif. PHOTO: AFP

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif met with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani on Wednesday to discuss the formulation of a new security policy, Express News reported.

The militant attacks that have plagued the country in recent times were brought up and the meeting sought to identify ways of countering incidents related to terrorism.

Matters pertaining to border security were also detailed. Earlier in the day, two students were injured during “unprovoked” shelling by the Indian army near Batal sector, Line of Control (LoC).

Amongst other things, the meeting also sought to discuss the implications of the changing political situation of Afghanistan.

The newly elected government has faced mounting challenges in the shape of militancy that claimed over 100 lives during May elections and over 50 lives in June so far, including assassinations of two Khyber Pakhtunkhwa elected lawmakers.

COMMENTS (36)

Talha Mujahid | 10 years ago | Reply

@Manoj: Nawaz Shareef is currently holding the Defence ministry.Perhaps thats why.

Polpot | 10 years ago | Reply

@Pakistani: "Further no Army chief should salute to pm as it can demoralize armed forces." ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Then all the armed forces of this world other than Pakistani are demoralized.!

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