Army’s deployment will help ensure smooth and peaceful polls: PM

Author: Farooq Awan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Justice (r) Nasir-ul-Mulk was briefed today about the mandate and working of Ministry of Defence at Prime Minister’s Office.

Secretary Defense Lt. Gen (r) Zamir-ul-Hasan Shah gave a detailed briefing on working of the Ministry.

The Secretary also briefed the Prime Minister about the deployment of the army personnel during the upcoming general elections 2018.

The PM appreciated the important role of the Ministry towards defense of the country.

While talking about the deployment of the army personnel during the electoral process, the PM recalled the successful experience of past by-elections and expressed the hope that the assistance of army personnel would complement efforts to ensure smooth and peaceful conducting of the general elections 2018.

Minister for Defence Lt. Gen (R) Naeem Khalid Lodhi, Secretary to the Prime Minister Mr. Suhail Aamir, Secretary Defence Lt. Gen (R) Zamir-ul-Hasan Shah and senior government officials were also present in the meeting.

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