Lt General Nadeem Anjum appointed as DG ISI

[Norwegian]

To show that PM is the boss in the end. Unlike in past, the announcement and appointment has come from PM office.

My man showing who is boss (constitutionally speaking).

As if he had any choice to select anyone else.
Imran khan is dumb and only embarrassed himself. Army postings are not like his special assistants, that he can appoint for few months here and there. I hope this idiot doesnt ruin the only professional institute in Pakistan.

Life goes on, all's well that's ended for now. I hope Fawad Chaudhry, Sheikh Rasheed et al. are all able to smile again.

At least IK is consistent on one thing - U-Turns! But I'm sure his pujaris will come up with a million excuses as the thread goes on.

It's not about being who is boss. It's about following the proper legal method. As per law army chief cannot do posting transfer of DG ISI, only PM can as he reports directly to him. As for General Bajwa's recommendation of new army DG ISI, PM Imran Khan never disagreed with him but only wanted current DG ISI to continue on his job for some more time. That's why new DG ISI will take command on 20th of November, unlike immediately as recommended by army chief.
You can all take your Bughaz Imran back to the same corrupt media where it originated.

 

[R Wing]

Ask Bughaz Imran media that created this drama

It's PM Imran Khan's authority to appoint / transfer DG ISI as he reports directly to him. Army chief can recommend names but he cannot alone decide on the matter. After detailed discussion PM Imran Khan agreed to transfer current DG ISI on 20th November over ruling army chief who wanted him transfered immediately.

Drama isn't the people but Bughaz Imran media that needlessly created noise on the issue which was entirely between PM and Army Chief

Norwegian Sb, please read my post again. My main point was something else --- taking his principled stand to its logical conclusion!

I do agree that AS PER CONVENTION (no law), the PM chooses the new DG ISI.

 

[Norwegian]

Norwegian Sb, please read my post again. My main point was something else --- taking his principled stand to its logical conclusion!

I do agree that AS PER CONVENTION (no law), the PM chooses the new DG ISI.

Principled stand was that it was PM Imran Khan's final authority when and who to post / transfer as DG ISI. There was never any disagreements on name but of when he should be transferred. After detailed discussions with army chief, PM Imran Khan agreed to transfer him on 20th of November instead of immediately as army chief wanted.

 

[R Wing]

Principled stand was that it was PM Imran Khan's final authority when and who to post / transfer as DG ISI. There was never any disagreements on name but of when he should be transferred. After detailed discussions with army chief, PM Imran Khan agreed to transfer him on 20th of November instead of immediately as army chief wanted.

I think I can agree with that as well.

What I cannot agree with is not showing someone (who is your subordinate --- like the COAS is) the door when he went behind your back and jumped the gun with the announcement. Whether the name was decided or not, wasn't this an act of blatant of subordination from GHQ?!

 

[Norwegian]

I think I can agree with that as well.

What I cannot agree with is not showing someone (who is your subordinate --- like the COAS is) the door when he went behind your back and jumped the gun with the announcement. Whether the name was decided or not, wasn't this an act of blatant of subordination from GHQ?!

Pm Imran Khan made many mistakes like joining Turkey, Malaysia alliance making Saudis angry but General Bajwa covered for him. So this time army chief made a mistake and PM Imran Khan covered for him. No big deal. They are not enemies as Nawaz Sharif Bhagora looked at his army chiefs

 

[Arsalan345]

Please work with Talibans to formulate a strategy to tackle TTP otherwise we will hear bad news each day. it's clear that negotiations with Talibans failed. I hope he can be a good negotiator. TTP is existential threat. They are very strong. They are hurting us more than BLA etc. Talibans not acting against TTP shows problems. Time to force Talibans to take action.

 

[HAIDER]

Quite unfair with IK. Nawaz selected ISI chief 3 times ...his own personal choice ... but IK ....

 

[Goritoes]

 

[Norwegian]

Quite unfair with IK. Nawaz selected ISI chief 3 times ...his own personal choice ... but IK ....

Nawaz Sharif was Army's selection. So it's fine if he selected DG ISI

 

[Blacklight]

Ask Bughaz Imran media that created this drama

Factually incorrect.

If this was the case, Fawad Chaudary and Shiekh Rasheed wouldnt be giving out explanantions, and more importantly, as soon as the ISPR notification was issued, a PM office notification would have followed suit, but that did not happen.

 

[Ghessan]

well done, a precedence has to be set with a formal hiring of the chief. there is no harm in following the procedure which was exercised first time, it did not belittle any but went the right way.

 

[Blacklight]

Damned if you do it , damned if you don’t.
If the PM says nothing and a candidate is picked - Pakistan Army controls the country

If he does say something and the candidate still turns out best on merit - the PA controls the country and the PM made a joke.

Drama isn’t the PM or cabinet but the Pakistani people

Allow me to disagree. What ever the smoke screen PTI throws out there, this was another U Turn.

What this whole incident exposes is the lack of depth our PM has. This was nothing than a poor deflection from real issues, such as the economy. Anyone with half a brain knew fully well, that the PM has zero say in DG ISI's appointment, but apparently the only person in the country who did not know was him.

Nonetheless, to save face, his appointment has been pushed by a month. Not realizing that there is a whole chain of Corps Commander appointment being disrupted.

Our "Elites" will always remain one trick ponies.

Inter Services Public Relations Pakistan

ispr.gov.pk

October 06, 2021
No PR-166/2021-ISPR

 

[Ghessan]

well done, a precedence has to be set with a formal hiring of the chief. there is no harm in following the procedure which was exercised first time, it did not belittle any but went the right way.
PM office notifying his appointment from 20 November clearly says PM stand on his stance. there never was any conflict about hiring this or that but was to follow the procedure.

the up coming PMs will when benefit from this, then i will ask those who were giving it a hype including media who is on a different agenda against PM IK. they are just conscience selling, hired lot.

 

[Aesterix]

This may be the beginning of political meddling and influence in ISI.
The only security institution which was freely working so far.
The "Bonga" has done another completely unnecessary "Bongii".
ISI may turn into punjab police as next rulers follow this "Precedence".

 

[muhammadhafeezmalik]

i am sorry but that's just BS face saving story in my humble opinion. Also the only new precedent set was the level of awkwardness and mazaq it created around ISPR and Armed forces. Also yes i think this is the first time a DG ISI is appointment against the will of PM, again you are more than welcome to differ with my opinions.

Though the process was not the ideal one but I liked the idea that PM should appoint his subordinate after proper evaluation.