Outgoing Director-General of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Lieutenant General Zaheerul Islam paid a farewell call on President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, here on Wednesday. During the meeting with Nawaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House, the premier praised Zaheerul Islam's efforts and services regarding counter-terrorism and national security.

The outgoing spy chief, who retires on November 7, also briefed the premier on professional matters relating to the ISI. Nawaz Sharif wished him best of luck for the future. In the meeting with President Mamnoon Hussain at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the president commended the services rendered by the outgoing DG ISI for defence of the country and for strengthening the intelligence apparatus. The president wished the outgoing DG ISI good health, success and happiness in his future life. Lieutenant General Rizwan Akhtar will replace Zaheerul Islam.

Copyright Independent News Pakistan, 2013