ISLAMABAD, November 26: The federal cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan, has unanimously approved a new summary seeking extension in the service of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa for another three years, sources reported.
Addressing a press conference following the cabinet meeting, Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has taken the decision in the wake of the ongoing tense situation along the line of control, Indian threats and risk of false flag operation by Indian troops.
In a step to keep consistency in the Army’s command amid current
regional situation, PM Imran under Article-243 has suggested the president to extend the service of General Qamar Javed Bajwa as the army chief, he said and clarified that the country’s constitution gave the premier discretionary powers to grant extension in service of the army chief during extraordinary situation.
Lauding the services of General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Shafqat Mahmood said that he played a significant role for the sovereignty and defence of the motherland.
The cabinet meeting added the words ‘extension in term’ in the Army Regulation Act-255 to assist the court, he said and added that the summary has been forwarded to the president for the final approval.-Agencies
