ISLAMABAD – Pervez Khattak has assumed the charge as Minister for Defence.
He was received by newly appointed Secretary Defence Lt. General (Retd)Ikram Ul Haq at Ministry of Defence, Rawalpindi, today.
Defence Minister held introductory meeting with the senior officers of theMinistry. He was also briefed about the role and functions of Ministry andits allied organizations.
Speaking on the occasion, Pervez Khattak said that the Armed Forces of thecountry would be strengthened, in terms of resources and equipment, so asto make defence of the country impregnable.
Meanwhile, Zubaida Jalal also assumed the charge of Ministry of DefenseProduction in Rawalpindi today.
On arrival at the ministry, she was received by officials of the ministryof defense production.
The Minister also held a meeting with Secretary Defense Production retiredLieutenant General Muhammad Ejaz Chaudhary and discussed matters of theministry.
The Minister lauded progress and achievements of defense productionindustry.