Meeting security challenges: Nawaz exempts IB from recruitment ban
Prime Minister also approves recommendations and proposals for new intake and equipment.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif visited the IB headquarters on Friday. PHOTO: FILE
ISLAMABAD:
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday exempted the Intelligence Bureau from a ban on recruiting, citing the sensitive nature of its job and the urgency of the current security situation.
In a visit to the Intelligence Bureau Headquarters on Friday, Nawaz was briefed on issues of internal and external security challenges, a release said.
The Prime Minister approved different proposals and recommendations which aim to build capacity of the organisation through better human resource induction and procurement of new equipment.
Nawaz was also briefed on counter terrorism initiatives and activities of the organisation.
Ministers of Interior, Finance and Information & Broadcasting also attended the briefing.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday exempted the Intelligence Bureau from a ban on recruiting, citing the sensitive nature of its job and the urgency of the current security situation.
In a visit to the Intelligence Bureau Headquarters on Friday, Nawaz was briefed on issues of internal and external security challenges, a release said.
The Prime Minister approved different proposals and recommendations which aim to build capacity of the organisation through better human resource induction and procurement of new equipment.
Nawaz was also briefed on counter terrorism initiatives and activities of the organisation.
Ministers of Interior, Finance and Information & Broadcasting also attended the briefing.