Shah criticizes PM over Army Chief appointment (detailed)
- November 26, 2013, 8:24 pm
- National News
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ISLAMABAD Nov 26 (Online): Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Syed Khurshid Shah Tuesday criticized Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif over what he said was a delay in appointing the new army chief with General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani set to retire from the position on Nov 28.
Talking to media, Shah said the appointment of a new army chief should have been finalized a month ago, adding that it was not appropriate to stall on the issue.
Furthermore, the opposition leader advised the premier to not ignore the aspect of seniority in the process of choosing a new chief of the armed forces.
“Whenever the Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) comes to power, it forgets the past,†said Shah.
Opposition leader in National Assembly‚ Khurshid Shah has said that the appointment of the Army Chief should be made keeping in view the seniority.
He also emphasized for early appointment of Chief Election Commissioner.
He said the government should focus its attention on strengthening of parliament.
