Lt Gen Asim Malik Appointed as Director General of ISI

Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik has been appointed as the new Director General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), one of Pakistan’s most critical and strategic intelligence agencies. He will officially assume his responsibilities on September 30, replacing the outgoing DG.

Lt Gen Asim Malik brings with him a wealth of experience from his distinguished military career. Currently serving as the Adjutant General at GHQ, he has previously commanded an Infantry Division in Balochistan and an Infantry Brigade in Waziristan. His service record includes time as Chief Instructor at the National Defense University (NDU) and an instructor at the Command and Staff College in Quetta.

Lt Gen Malik is a recipient of the prestigious Sword of Honor and has undertaken advanced military training from the Royal College of Defense Studies and Fort Leavenworth. Additionally, he has also worked at the Military Operations Directorate.

As Pakistan’s new top spymaster, Lt Gen Asim is expected to bring his extensive operational experience and strategic insight to the country’s intelligence operations at a critical time.