Pervez Khattak takes charge as Defence Minister
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RAWALPINDI, AUG 27 (DNA) – Pervez Khattak on Monday has assumed charge as Federal Minister for Defence. He was received by newly-appointed Secretary Defence, Lt. General (Retd) Ikram-Ul-Haq at Ministry of Defence, Rawalpindi, said a statement issued.
Pervez Khattak held introductory meeting with the senior officers of the ministry. He was also briefed about the role and functions of Ministry and its allied organizations.
Speaking on the occasion, he said that the Armed Forces of the country would be strengthened in terms of resources and equipment to make country’s defence impregnable.
Meanwhile, Zubaida Jalal also assumed the charge of Ministry of Defense Production in Rawalpindi today. On arrival at the ministry, she was received by officials of the ministry of defense production.
The Minister also held a meeting with Secretary Defense Production retired Lieutenant General Muhammad Ejaz Chaudhary and discussed matters of the ministry.
The Minister lauded progress and achievements of defense production industry.
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