Federal cabinet, coalition partners to be taken on board over COAS appointment: Kh Asif

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said the federal cabinet and the coalition partners will be taken on board regarding the appointment of new Chief of Army Staff (COAS).

Talking to media persons here in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said the uncertainty in media regarding the appointment of next Army Chief will likely be ended in next one or two days.

Responding to a question, the Defence Minister said important decisions like the appointment of Army Chief should be taken in the best interest of the country and the nation in light of the Constitution and law without having any political considerations.