Islamabad: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif says that the Prime Minister has discretion regarding the appointment of the Army Chief, so he will decide on it.Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Qamar Javed Bajwa is set to retire on November 29 and the Muslim League (N), the biggest stakeholder in the ruling coalition, has decided to appoint the senior-most officer named Lista. I am at the top. Will be sent to Govt.During the conversation with the media representatives, when a journalist asked Asif whether the appointment has been decided, the minister replied in the negative. He denied the media reports and said that no such decision was taken.It was also asked whether former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has any role to which Asif said that it is at the Prime Minister’s discretion to take advice regarding the appointment of the Army Chief.In an interview with the Financial Times, to a question about PTI chairman Imran Khan’s recent comments where he said he “no longer blames the US” and if he comes back to power, with the country ” Wanting a dignified” relationship, Asif sarcastically asked if it was like that. Khan was taking back his words for the first time.”He turns his back on everything, how many things have he said in the last four years? Did Imran Khan stick to his word?” Asif asked.The PTI chief had, a day earlier, indicated his desire to improve relations with the US through cooperation with Washington in the future.”It’s over,” Khan said, referring to the alleged conspiracy.”It’s over as far as I’m concerned, it’s behind me. The Pakistan I want to lead should have good relations with everyone, especially the US,” he said.
