Summary Federal Minister Pervaiz Rashid has hinted at merit-based promotions in armed forces.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Pervaiz Rashid while speaking in a PTV programme on Saturday said that appointment and promotions in armed forces would be made purely on merit and in a transparent manner.
To a question about the appointment of new Joint Chief of Army Staff, he said that Prime Minister would take the decision in this regard.
Pervaiz Rashid expressed hope that dialogue with Taliban would produce positive results soon in order to restore peace and tranquility in the country. The government was exercising the option of talks with Taliban as proposed and endorsed by All Parties Conference.
To another query, he said that the government had in principle decided to open Youtube website as it was an effective source of knowledge for students.
