I agree with the part for not handing over the Institute to the ministries but that doesnt mean that it shouldnt allow talented civilians on board, if ones sole purpose is to serve in intelligence, does that mean one must join PA/ PN /PAF/ FIA / Police........and who said that civilians can't follow the orders or keep the secrecy, thats a totaly wrong implications, you just need to find the right people for the job,
care to explain how other intelligence agencies around the world recruit their agents? , not everyone was recruited from army