The Pakistani Ministry of Defense says that Lieutenant General Asim Malik Pakistan Army The Secret Service of New Director General of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). has been set.
According to the details released by the Ministry of Defense on Monday, Lieutenant General Asim Malik will take charge of his post from September 30, 2024.
Four names were sent to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for this appointment, after which Lt. Gen. Asim Malik was appointed as Director General ISI. Earlier Lt Gen Asim Malik was posted as Adjutant General at GHQ Rawalpindi.
While former DGISI Lieutenant General Nadeem Ahmed Anjum will retire from his post. He was appointed as Director General ISI on 20 November 2021.
Lt. Gen. Nadeem Ahmed Anjum was supposed to retire in September 2023, but his tenure was extended for a second time.
Lt. Gen. Asim Malik has previously served in the Directorate of Military Operations.
Who is Lieutenant General Asim Malik?
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According to information available to Independent Urdu, Lt. Gen. Asim Malik had joined Pakistan Army from 80 long course.
Lt Gen Asim has also received the Sword of Honor in his course.
He belongs to Baloch Regiment of Pakistan Army. Lt Gen Asim has previously commanded the Infantry Division in Balochistan and the Infantry Brigade in Waziristan.
Apart from this, he has also been posted as Chief Instructor NDU and Instructor Command and Staff College Quetta.
He has also previously served in the Directorate of Military Operations.
Lt Gen Asim Malik is also a graduate of Fort Leavenworth and Royal College of Defense Studies. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General on October 6, 2021.
What is the legal procedure for appointment of DGISI?
According to the information of Independent Urdu, the procedure in the Rules of Business is that the Defense Secretary prepares a summary and sends it to the Prime Minister’s Office and approval is obtained from there. According to the constitution, this authority belongs to the prime minister, but it includes the consultation of the army chief as the head of the institution.
A senior lawyer, speaking on the condition of anonymity in view of the sensitivity of the matter, said that ‘for the appointment of DGIS, the name is definitely given by the Army Chief and this has been the tradition. But since the DGISI reports to the Prime Minister, the legal authority rests with the Prime Minister.
He said that ‘Generally, this has been the case that the Army Chief consults with the Prime Minister and sends the name to the Prime Minister’s Office through the Ministry of Defense and then the name is approved.’
The appointment of the head of the secret agency ISI is usually for three years, but sometimes it is determined by circumstances and events.
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2024-09-24 02:44:24
