RAWALPINDI: Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik has been appointed as the new Director General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The announcement was made by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a press release on Monday.
General Malik, currently serving as the adjutant general at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, will officially assume his new role on September 30. His appointment marks a crucial leadership transition within Pakistan’s premier intelligence agency.
Lieutenant General Malik’s vast experience and expertise in strategic military roles are expected to bolster the operations of the ISI, ensuring continuity in national security efforts.
The ISPR stated that this appointment is part of the routine postings and reshuffles within the Pakistan Army. General Malik will succeed the outgoing ISI chief, bringing his own vision to one of the most critical positions in the country’s defense framework.