Former chief of Inter Services Intelligence Services (ISI) and President of the National Defence University, Lieutenant General Rizwan Akhtar, has requested early retirement from the Pakistan Army.
The former ISI has requested for early retirement due to personal reason.
General Akhtar’s retirement was due in October next year but after serving around 35 years in the armed forces, he has taken early retirement.
In his resignation, General Akhtar giving reasons for his resignation stated “due to some pressing personal commitments”.
General Akhtar requested “those who know him to avoid speculation in any domain”
Here is a full transcript of his resignation letter.
“Dear All
It’s with a heavy heart but with great satisfaction, that I hang my uniform on 9th October 2017 after close to 35 years of dedicated active commissioned service. It has been a matter of great pride and honour for me to have served this Great Army.
I would like to place on record, my sincere gratitude and appreciation for all my Seniors, comrades and staff including my family to have provided required guidance and support through my journey in the Army. I have many people to thank for the support provided to become what I am today.
I have requested for premature release due to some pressing personal commitments and want everyone knowing me, to respect my decision and not succumb or resort to speculation in any domain. I shall be available for any service in the Army whenever needed.
Khuda Hafiz”
Lt Gen Akhtar will be released from duty on October 9, in accordance with his request.
