Govt defends DG IB

ISLAMABAD—Presidential Spokesman Major General (retd) Rashid Qureshi on Monday rejected Media reports that Director General of the Intelligence Bureau, Brigadier (retd) Ijaz Shah was being relieved of his duties.
While commenting on media reports, the Presidential Spokesman stated, “There is no question of his (Brig Ijaz Shah) removal from office, keeping in view his outstanding contribution in important professional duties, including combating terrorism with exemplary diligence and devotion.
The Spokesman said DG IB had proven to be a thorough professional and played a major role in the revamping and enhancing the capability of the Intelligence Bureau. As a result of his untiring efforts, the IB had emerged as a dynamic organization, comparable with any top international outfit, the spokesman said.
Brigadier (retired) Ijaz Shah is a man of high calibre and professional integrity, which has been acknowledged by the authorities, the spokesman concluded.—Agencies