Lt. Gen. Nadeem Anjum has been replaced as the Director General of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) by Lt. Gen. Muhammad Asim Malik. This shift occurs at a time when political instability and security threats are becoming more prevalent in Pakistan, especially as a result of tensions from supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Service and Portfolio of Lt. Gen Malik
- Lt General Malik, 59, hails from a family of soldiers- his father was in the Army.
- He is an alumnus of the University of Balochistan, and University College London, earning 'Sword of Honour' during his military training at Pakistan Military Academy.
- He commanded Balochistan infantry division and led operations in Waziristan.
- Dr Faiqual Ahmed, who is a PhD in U.S.- Pakistan relations and the most academic powerful ISI chief ever.
- Military has a say in appointment <- Final decision is made based on political considerations.
- Lt. Gen Malik has a difficult few weeks ahead with the current power play between Pakistan's military and government
- The job of the ISI chief is to oversee Pakistan's foreign policy, counter-terrorism efforts and manage relations with Afghanistan.
Month: Current Affairs - October 28, 2024
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