Pakistan

SPD head meets PM: Nuclear and missile programmes discussed

The prime minister appreciated the security and safety mechanism in place for the country’s protection

Our Correspondent June 25, 2015

Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif meets with DG Strategic Plans Division Lt-Gen Mazhar Jamil at PM House on Wednesday. PHOTO: PPI

ISLAMABAD:

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said he was certain that under Lt-Gen Mazhar Jamil’s command, the Strategic Plans Division (SPD) would continue to work towards its objectives.

The newly-appointed SPD director-general called on Premier Nawaz at the PM House on Wednesday. They discussed Pakistan’s nuclear, missile and space programmes among other matters related to the progress of the country.

The prime minister appreciated the security and safety mechanism in place for the country’s protection. “The SPD has been playing an important role in strengthening Pakistan’s defence capabilities.” Lt-Gen Jamil conveyed his gratitude to the government for reposing confidence in his abilities for the important assignment. He assured the premier that he would perform his duties to the best of his abilities.

The SPD is an important component of the National Command Authority, which is headed by the prime minister. The division exercises complete command and control over the country’s nuclear and strategic capability structure.

Published in The Express Tribune, June 25^th, 2015.

COMMENTS (3)

Javed | 9 years ago | Reply SPD works on behalf of the NCA, which increases its role in the nuclear decision-making. The Director General heads the SPD and is the focal person to ensure the safety and security of both the civilian and military component of the country’s nuclear programme and the nation has full confidence in them.

square | 9 years ago | Reply @Neutral: Good one.. cracked me up

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