LONDON: Following crucial meetings with PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif and other party leaders in London, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif maintained that Army Chief’s appointment will be constitutionally decided.

“Army Chief’s appointment is a constitutional matter. It will be decided according to Constitution,” PM Shehbaz said. On November 2, premier departed for London after wrapping up his two-day visit to Egypt to attend COP27 summit.

PM after his fourth meeting during which he also met with Vice President Maryam Nawaz for over two hours is on his way to return to Pakistan. In London, prime minister and PML-N supremo have taken important decisions which also include deliberation over next Army Chief’s appointment. Two rounds of meetings were also attended by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and Punjab PML-N leader Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan. It is reported that meeting took a principle decision of prioritising merit for coveted military position. Sharif brothers will also take Pakistan Democratic Movement’s leadership into confidence on matter.

Published in The Daily National Courier, November, 12 2022

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