Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has approved an extension to Lieutenant General Ahmad Shuja Pasha as director general of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) for a period of one year. The decision to retain General Pasha in uniform and as ISI DG was taken due to his commendable role in the ongoing war against terrorism. Defence experts are of the view that General Pasha's presence would be required for foiling intrigues against Pakistan at the critical juncture of the war on terror. Pasha has been DG of the country's premier intelligence service since October 2008.