The previous defence secretary, Asif Yasin Malik, had a two-year contract, which ended on July 28, after which a new defence secretary was appointed.
Khattak is expected to assume his responsibilities as the new defence secretary within a few days.
PM approves appointment of new defence secretary
Lt-Gen(retd) Alam Khattak replaces Lt-Gen(retd) Asif Yasin Malik as new defence secretary
The previous defence secretary, Asif Yasin Malik, had a two-year contract, which ended on July 28, after which a new defence secretary was appointed.
Khattak is expected to assume his responsibilities as the new defence secretary within a few days.
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