ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Justice (R) Nasir-ul-Mulk on Tuesday expressedthe hope that the assistance of army personnel would complement efforts toensure smooth and peaceful conducting of the General Elections 2018.
The Prime Minister expressed these views at a briefing about the mandateand working of Ministry of Defence at Prime Minister’s Office.
Regarding deployment of the army personnel during the electoral process,the Prime Minister recalled the successful experience of past by-elections.
The Prime Minister appreciated the important role of the Ministry towardsdefence of the country.
Minister for Defence Lt. Gen (R) Naeem Khalid Lodhi, Secretary to the PrimeMinister Mr. Suhail Aamir, Secretary Defence Lt. Gen (R) Zamir-ul-HasanShah and senior government officials were present during the briefing.
Secretary Defence Lt. Gen (R) Zamir-ul-Hasan Shah gave a detailed briefingon working of the Ministry.
The Secretary briefed the Prime Minister about deployment of the armypersonnel during forthcoming General Elections 2018. – APP