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Delay in sending summary on army chief’s appointment ‘violation of constitution’: Abbasi

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  • “Entire Pakistan is awaiting who will become the new army chief,” says Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. 
  • It would not be appropriate if the name of an incompetent person is included in the summary of the army chief candidates, he says.
  • The defence ministry will receive a list of the senior officers from the GHQ by tomorrow, says Khawaja Asif.  

ISLAMABAD: Expressing his concerns over delay in appointing the new army chief, PML-N senior leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Tuesday warned that reluctance in sending a much-anticipated summary for the coveted post is a “violation of the constitution”.

Speaking to a private TV channel, the former prime minister stressed the concerned authorities to send the summary at the earliest so that the prime minister could decide on it swiftly.

“Entire Pakistan is awaiting who will become the new army chief,” he added.

It would not be appropriate if the name of an incompetent person is included in the summary of the army chief candidates, he said, adding that in such case, the matter could be challenged in court.

It is pertinent to mention here that the formal process for appointing a new army chief starts with the General Headquarters sending a list of the senior-most generals to the prime minister via the defence ministry.

Next army chief to be appointed in 48 hours: Khawaja Asif

The much-anticipated appointment of the next army chief will be done in 48 hours, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif assured on Monday.

Talking to Geo News, Khawaja Asif said that the defence ministry will receive a list of the senior officers from the GHQ by tomorrow, adding that the ministry is likely to move a summary in this regard to the prime minister during the next 24 hours.

Khawaja Asif has said that nominating candidates for the post of army chief is the prerogative of the General Headquarters (GHQ).

Rejecting the rumors, the minister said that there is no civil-military tension over the matter. “COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa respects Nawaz Sharif,” he added.

When asked a question about relations between Imran Khan and COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa, the minister said, “It is out of my jurisdiction. Imran Khan and General Qamar Javed Bajwa better know about it.”

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Large-scale raid at the airport in Islamabad

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A travel attempt is blocked by FIA immigration, and two suspects are released.

At Islamabad Airport, the immigration squad of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) stopped two travelers from using forged documents to fly outside.

Wajid Ali and Irfan Khan were the two people who were trying to get to Poland.

Both travelers, who were from Rawalpindi and Islamabad, were removed from the aircraft when their fake visas were found. Fake visas were discovered affixed to the suspects’ passports while they were aboard a private airline.

After the discovery, the suspects were sent to Islamabad’s Anti-Human Trafficking Circle for additional examination.

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Address by the Information Minister: Tarar Claims Dead Bodies Are Being Used to Spread False Narratives

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According to Attaullah Tarar, the minister of information, the PTI is fabricating a story about dead bodies and demonstrators who invaded the capital were armed to the teeth.

Speaking about politics and false information on Islamabad’s social media platforms, Information Minister Tarar claimed that there isn’t a single video showing security personnel being fired directly.

According to him, foreign exchange has increased to over 11 billion dollars, inflation has fallen to a 70-month low, and the Pakistan Stock Exchange has surpassed 100,000 points.

The PML-N government, he claimed, prevented the nation from going into default.

A decrease in inflation, according to the minister, is evidence that the nation’s economy has strengthened.

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SIFC Leads Disco Privatization: Steering Committee to Supervise Privatization of the Power Sector

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To solve its problems and privatize the electricity industry, the government is working with the Special Investment Facilitation Council.

The government has made great strides toward the privatization of three of the best-performing power distribution companies in an effort to draw in investment and increase efficiency.

SIFC has been tasked with playing a key role in expediting the process. The first target of the privatization would be the discos in Islamabad, Gujranwala, and Faisalabad, which together make up 52% of the independent power producers that are governed by the government.

To ensure a seamless privatization process and promote collaboration among government departments, a steering committee has been established.

A plan is being created to address concerns and educate stakeholders. In order to make sure the privatization is successful, the group is also evaluating possible dangers.
Weekly progress reports will be given in order to keep the process accountable and transparent.

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