Defence Minister, CJCSC discuss matters related to national security

RAWALPINDI: Federal Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif called on Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Committee General Zubair Mahmood Hayat at Joint Staff Headquarters in Rawalpindi, an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said.

Matters related to national security and defence came under discussion during the meeting. Armed Forces readiness and capacity building was also discussed and it was reiterated that necessary steps will be taken towards enhancement of the same.

The Defence Minister lauded high professional standards of the Armed Forces and acknowledged their sacrifices in defence of their country including war against terrorism.