*RAWALPINDI – In an unusual move the Prime Minister Imran Khan visitedmilitary’s general headquarters (GHQ) to get briefing on security matters.*
PM Khan was welcomed by Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa onhis arrival.
According to Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), MajGen Asif Ghafoor, “PM being briefed on defence, internal security and otherprofessional matters. Ministers of Defence, Foreign Affairs, Finance,Information and Minister of State for Interior are accompanying the PM.”
On August 27, Army Chief Bajwa had called on Imran Khan at the PM House.The two dignitaries had expressed resolve to continue efforts for enduringpeace and stability in the country.
They also exchanged views on the overall security situation in the region.
Army Chief General Bajwa also felicitated Imran Khan on assuming office ofthe prime minister.
Imran’s visit to the GHQ comes ahead of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’sexpected arrival to Pakistan in the first week of September. US DefenseSecretary Jim Mattis has also confirmed Mr. Pompeo’s visit.
During his visit to Pakistan, Secretary Pompeo will focus on major issue ofterrorism, seeking Pakistan’s support to take bilateral action against thecommon enemies and terrorists.
Pompeo will be the first foreign dignitary to meet the newly elected PrimeMinister, who took oath of his office on August 18.