Summary Says govt does not want to disturb the authority of current COAS in the prevailing circumstances.
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) - Minister for Information and Broadcasting Pervaiz Rashid has said appointment of new Army Chief is right of the Prime Minister according to constitution and he will announce the name on 28th of this month.
Talking to newsmen in Islamabad‚ he said government does not want to disturb the authority of current COAS in the prevailing circumstances. He said decision in this regard will be announced on the proper time.
Responding to a question about peace talks with Taliban‚ the information minister said the government is still waiting for a concrete statement from the Taliban in this regard.
About former President Pervez Musharraf‚ the minister said his name is on the exit control list because investigations under article 6 are pending against him.
