JCSCC Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza calls on PM

ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here on Thursday.

The prime minister congratulated General Sahir Shamshad Mirza on assuming the responsibilities of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee.

The prime minister appreciated the professional capability and performance of General Sahir Shamshad Mirza in the Pakistan Army.

Calling the Pakistan Army a precious national asset, the prime minister said the leadership of the two most competent officers would further strengthen the country’s defence.

During the meeting, they discussed professional matters pertaining to Pakistan’s armed forces.

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee thanked the prime minister.

Earlier on Wednesday, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here at the PM House.

This was the first meeting after General Asim Munir assumed the office of Army Chief. A statement issued by the PM Media Wing said professional and matters relating to national security were discussed in the meeting,

The prime minister congratulated General Asim Munir on assuming the office of COAS. He said, “The nation is happy over your appointment as Army Chief. The relations of trust and love between the people and armed forces will further strengthen.”

“The leadership of a competent officer like you will help further improve the professional development of the institution,” the prime minister maintained. COAS General Asim Munir thanked the prime minister.

Earlier Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir and Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza separately called on President Dr Arif Alvi.