It was my determination to advertise Gen Munir to Field Marshal: Shehbaz Sharif

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday mentioned that the promotion of Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir to the rank of Field Marshal was solely his determination.

Addressing a choose group of journalists, Shehbaz mentioned, “It was my determination to advertise the military chief.” He added that whereas he seeks recommendation from his elder brother, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, on essential issues, the ultimate name was his.

The historic promotion, accepted throughout a cupboard assembly chaired by Shehbaz, makes Gen Munir the primary navy officer since General Ayub Khan in 1959 to carry Pakistan’s highest navy rank.

The transfer comes days after Pakistan and India agreed on May 10 to de-escalate following intense cross-border drone and missile exchanges. Reflecting on the episode, Shehbaz mentioned, “War solely leads to one celebration’s victory and the opposite’s loss. Only lasting peace can assure a safe future.”

Shehbaz asserted that warfare solely leads to one celebration’s victory and the opposite’s loss. “Only lasting peace can assure a safe future,” he mentioned.

On talks between Islamabad and New Delhi, Shehbaz mentioned that at any time when discussions on terrorism happen, they are going to be held by the nationwide safety advisers of each international locations.

He mentioned India just isn’t keen to contain any third nation within the dialogue course of.

India has all the time maintained that the Kashmir challenge is a bilateral matter with Pakistan, and there’s no house for any third celebration, PTI reported.

Prime Minister Shehbaz additionally mentioned that Pakistan will increase 4 key factors in any future dialogue with India: Kashmir, water, commerce, and terrorism. He instructed that holding talks in a 3rd nation may very well be a great determination.

With inputs from PTI

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