Pakistan, Oct. 7 -- Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik will continue as the Director General of the Inter-Services Intelligence, the country's premier intelligence , security sources said on Monday.

"Lt Gen Asim Malik is continuing his services in his present appointment," security sources said. Lt Gen Malik, who also serves as the National Security Advisor (NSA), was due to retire later this year.

He was appointed DG ISI in September 2024, replacing Lt Gen Nadeem Anjum.

The appointment was announced by state-run Pakistan Television (PTV), whereas such high-profile appointments were previously announced by the Prime Minister's Office or the military's media wing.

He was given the additional charge of national security adviser in A...