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Nawaz calls on Gen Rizwan
Internal security, fighting against terrorism came under discussion during meeting
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ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday met Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Director General Lieutenant General Rizwan Akhtar at the Prime Minister House to discuss matters relating to national security.According to official sources, internal security and fighting against terrorism came under discussion during the meeting. General Rizwan briefed the prime minister on the collective security situation at the Line of Control and working boundary, in addition to informing him about the success and progress of Zarb-e-Azb operation, and Khyber-1 operation being carried out against the militants.
Army’s professional matters also came under discussion. The prime minister commended ISI’s role in defending Pakistan. He lauded the services of ISI describing it as the Pakistan’s first line of defense against enemies of the state. The meeting took place ahead of the prime minister’s visit to Nepal where he is to attend the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation summit.
He is also scheduled to meet other leaders on the sidelines of the summit. This was the second meeting between the prime minister and ISI director general after he took office.
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk