Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday said no permission of any sort is required for the army chief’s foreign visits and that his current trip to the US had been scheduled a couple of weeks in advance.
Talking to reporters, Khawaja Asif explained that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s visit to US was focused on Pak-US bilateral ties and the overall situation of the region while the army chief’s trip pertained to Pak-US defence ties and security matters of the region.
“No prior permission is required to army chief’s foreign tours and that a procedure already exists for his trips to other countries,” he said.
He said the defence minister approves steps which have to do with the country’s needs. “As a defence minister I grant approval to matters that are forwarded to me from GHQ (General Headquarters),” he added.
What one can not understand is, why and how Gen Jahangir Karamat, also a CAOS, was sent home by PM Nawaz Sharif for making a simple statement (not even a policy statement or criticism) and what has changed now ! Even the NYT time has a say.
I don't know how to thank you.
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