Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid has been asked to step down from his office over lapse on his part regarding publication of a news story related to the meetings of the national security committee and national action plan.
According to a statement issued by prime minister’s office, an inquiry committee, including senior officers of isi, mi, and ib, is being formed to clearly apportion blame, identify interests and motives and expose all those responsible for this episode for stern action in the national interest.
The statement said the news story published in daily dawn on sixth of this month was a breach of national security, and the decision regarding the information minister will help an independent and detailed inquiry into the story.