ISI is frontline defence of Pakistan: PM Imran

ISI is frontline defence of Pakistan: PM Imran

Islamabad (Staff Report): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday lauded contributions of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) towards national security especially in the ongoing Counter Terrorism effort.

The PM said this during his visit to ISI headquarters in Islamabad on Wednesday. He said that the ISI is our first line of defence and stands out as best intelligence agency of the world.

PM Khan said the government and people of Pakistan firmly stand behind their armed forces and intelligence agencies and greatly acknowledge the unprecedented achievements of these institutions.

He also laid a floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada and offered Fateha there, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in its statement.

The prime minister was briefed in details on various strategic intelligence and national security matters at the premier Agency. PM Imran Khan was also accompanied by some cabinet ministers.

Earlier, Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and DG ISI Lt Gen Naveed Mukhtar received PM on arrival.