Military leadership also part of govt, says Rashid

KARACHI: Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid has said that the military leadership is also a part of the government and national security policies are made with its advice.

Talking to the media after attending a literature conference at Arts Council Karachi, Rashid said, “PM Nawaz Sharif has directed Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) over Altaf Hussain’s criticism of the army.”

He said Altaf Hussain has realised his mistake and hoped that no one will criticize national security institutions in the future.

Reacting on PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s reaction over Altaf Hussain criticism, the minister said the PTI Chief was always tries to get others involved in clashes. He added that Khan also tried to create rifts between the government and the Army and also issue statement to divide other countries.