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Pak Army chief calls on PM Khan for 1st meeting, discusses security situation

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Press Trust of India Islamabad

Pakistan Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa today had the first formal meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan and discussed the security situation in the country as well as the efforts to ensure long-lasting peace and stability in the region.

Bajwa congratulated Prime Minister Khan on assuming the top ministerial job during their meeting here at the PM Office, according to a statement issued by the PM Office.

Prime Minister Khan and the army chief discussed the country's security situation in what was their first meeting since Khan was sworn-in as the 22nd premier of Pakistan on August 18.

The two leaders vowed to maintain their efforts to ensure long-lasting peace and stability in the region, the statement said.

 

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First Published: Aug 27 2018 | 6:00 PM IST

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