Amid rising tensions with India, Pakistan’s ISI chief, Lieutenant General Mohammad Asim Malik, has been handed a key additional role as the country’s National Security Advisor. His appointment comes just days after the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists. Pakistan media has confirmed that Malik will now hold both the ISI and NSA positions.
Pakistan, fearing an imminent Indian response, has moved into high alert. Minister Attaullah Tarar even claimed that India may launch a strike within 24 to 36 hours..
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Pak's ISI Chief Assigned Key Role Amid Tensions With India Over Pahalgam | Who Is Asim Malik
Amid rising tensions with India, Pakistan’s ISI chief, Lieutenant General Mohammad Asim Malik, has been handed a key additional role as the country’s National Security Advisor. His appointment comes just days after the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists. Pakistan media has confirmed that Malik will now hold both the ISI and NSA positions. Pakistan, fearing an imminent Indian response, has moved into high alert. Minister Attaullah Tarar even claimed that India may launch a strike within 24 to 36 hours.