In a move that would further expand the powerful Pakistani military’s influence, Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa has been made a member of the newly-formed National Development Council (NDC) headed by Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Express Tribune reported on Tuesday.
The military is now set to play a greater role in economic matters of Pakistan.
The 13-member NDC will set policies and strategies for development and provide guidelines for regional cooperation, according to a notification. It will provide measures for local coordination and provincial Chief Ministers will also be invited to the council’s meetings.
