Pakistan army withdraws its April 29 Tweet of rejecting PM decisions in Dawn leaks issue

NewsPakistan army withdraws its April 29 Tweet of rejecting PM decisions in...

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) has said that its Tweet released on April 29 regarding a government notification related to Dawn leaks investigation ‘stands withdrawn and has become infructuous.’

“The tweet on 29 April 2017 was not aimed at any government office or person,” the ISPR said in a statement on Wednesday.

The ISPR said that recommendations as contained in Para 18 of the Inquiry Committee Report, duly approved by the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, have been implemented which has settled the Dawn leaks issue.

“Twitter post stands withdrawn and has become infructuous,” the ISPR further said.

It said that Pakistan army reiterates its firm commitment and continued resolve to uphold the constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and support the democratic process.

Following the clarification from the ISPR, now the Dawn leaks issue has been resolved amicably and no further action any person or institution will be taken.

Earlier on April 29, Pakistan army via a tweet issued by the Director General ISPR Major General Asif Ghafoor categorically rejected the notification released by the Prime Minister’s Office in Dawn Leaks issue, saying it “is incomplete and not in line with recommendations by the Inquiry Board”.

Dawn Leaks issue stands settled: Interior Ministry

Meanwhile in a statement today, the Interior Ministry said that action on orders of the prime minister on recommendations of Dawn Leaks Inquiry Committee has already been completed and the issue stands settled.interior ministry

The Interior Ministry said that it said there is need to develop a Code of Conduct for the Print Media especially when dealing with issues relating to security of Pakistan.

It said that the Inquiry Committee recommended that the role of Daily Dawn, its Editor Zafar Abbas and reporter Cyril Almeida in the case may be referred to All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) with a direction to take disciplinary action against them.

The Interior Ministry said that the action already taken by the Federal government against Senator Pervaiz Rasheed is endorsed.

It also said that the Committee unanimously agreed that the then Principal Information Officer (PIO) Rao Tehsin Ali had not displayed the required level of professionalism and has shown carelessness while dealing with the issue. It said that the Committee recommended that he may be proceeded against under the Efficiency and Discipline Rules.

The Committee also recommended removal of Syed Tariq Fatemi from his portfolio of Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs.

Mati
Mati
Mati-Ullah is the Online Editor For DND. He is the real man to handle the team around the Country and get news from them and provide to you instantly.

Must read

Recent News

“Ustad Bashiruddin- A Restrained Grace” and “Bleeding Borders”

“Ustad Bashiruddin- A Restrained Grace” and “Bleeding Borders”

0
Lahore, Pakistan: In connection with the celebrations marking 150 years of Mayo School of Arts and National College of Arts, Lahore, Pakistan, the opening...

Indus Shield-Chinese concluded

0
Monitoring Desk: Indus Shield-Chinese, a bilateral module of Exercise Indus Shield 2024, being conducted separately between Chinese and Pakistan forces has concluded at an...

Mushaal writes to Rahul Gandhi to save Yasin’s life

0
Islamabad, Pakistan: Mushaal Hussein Mullick, wife of jailed Kashmiri leader Mohammad Yasin Malik, has made a heartfelt plea to Rahul Gandhi, India's opposition leader,...
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Pakistan today on a two-day official visit and he will hold meetings with civil and military leadership of Pakistan. This is his first visit to Pakistan after Israel attacked Iran in response to Iranian attack on certain Israeli cities. His meetings with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar are confirmed. Foreign Minister Araghchi will hold consultations on the situation in the Middle East and Pakistan-Iran bilateral relations. This visit provides an important opportunity to advance cooperation and dialogue between Pakistan and Iran on a wide range of areas including trade, economic, energy and security.

Iranian FM Araghchi and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar showed commitment to work jointly in...

0
Islamabad, Pakistan: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar while addressing a joint presser showed their commitment to...

Active community engagement is central for stronger ties between Pakistan and the UAE, believes...

0
Islamabad, Pakistan: "One of the challenges we face is that a segment of people misuse tourist visas to seek jobs illegally, or, in some...
Advertisement