Asim Munir Appointed Pakistan's New Army Chief, Shahbaz Sharif Announces
2 years, 1 month ago

Asim Munir Appointed Pakistan's New Army Chief, Shahbaz Sharif Announces

News 18  

Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Thursday appointed Lt General Asim Munir as the Chief of Army Staff and Lt General Sahir Shamshad Mirza as the new chairman joint chiefs of staff committee. Maryam Aurangzeb tweeted Sharif’s decision to name Lt Gen Asim Munir as the new army chief, shortly after the premier presided over a crucial Cabinet meeting in Islamabad. “PM of Pakistan Shahbaz Sharif has decided to appoint Lt Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Lt Gen Syed Asim Munir as the Chief of the Army Staff,” Marriyum Aurangzeb, Pakistan Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting said. Earlier, the Pakistan Army had sent the names of six top lieutenant generals- Lt Gen Asim Munir, Lt Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Lt Gen Azhar Abbas, Lt Gen Nauman Mehmood, Lt Gen Faiz Hamid and Lt Gen Mohammad Amir for the appointments.

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Who is Pakistan’s new spy chief Asim Malik?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Who is Pakistan’s new spy chief Asim Malik?

Al Jazeera  

A decorated officer, Malik takes charge of an agency that’s often caught in controversy but is central to the functioning of the armed forces. Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s military has announced the appointment of Lieutenant General Asim Malik as the new head of the country’s premier intelligence agency, the Directorate of Inter-Services Intelligence. Retired Lieutenant General Naeem Khalid Lodhi, who …

The military’s continuing hold over Pakistan
9 months, 3 weeks ago

The military’s continuing hold over Pakistan

The Hindu  

After much waiting, Pakistan’s election drama appears to be over, with Shehbaz Sharif becoming the Prime Minister for the second time after his Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz joined hands with the Pakistan Peoples Party to form a coalition government. First, with Mr. Shehbaz Sharif as the ‘selected’ Prime Minister, it will be easier for the army to control the civilian government. …

Pakistan's army chief calls for a ‘unified government’ as Imran Khan-backed independents gaining majority
11 months ago

Pakistan's army chief calls for a ‘unified government’ as Imran Khan-backed independents gaining majority

Firstpost  

Pakistan’s army chief General Asim Munir on Saturday emphasised the need for a “unified” government and urged political leaders to prioritise the interests of the nation over personal agendas and synergise efforts in governing and serving the people. In a surprising turn of events, independent candidates, supported by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party led by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, …

Pakistan ISI Chief Nadeem Anjum’s Tenure Extended, to Remain Spymaster for Another Year
1 year, 4 months ago

Pakistan ISI Chief Nadeem Anjum’s Tenure Extended, to Remain Spymaster for Another Year

News 18  

Pakistan spy chief Nadeem Anjum’s tenure has been extended and he is set to remain as the director-general of the Inter-Services Intelligence of Pakistan for one more year, people familiar with the developments told CNN-News18. The decision to extend the tenure comes shortly after Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, held an important meeting with top businessmen in …

Imran Khan blames Pakistan army chief General Asim Munir for his 'abduction'
1 year, 7 months ago

Imran Khan blames Pakistan army chief General Asim Munir for his 'abduction'

Firstpost  

Imran Khan blamed Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir for his “abduction” on 9 May from Islamabad High Court. Imran Khan escalated his campaign against the powerful military of Pakistan moments after he got bail ‘No democracy in Pak Army’ “It’s not the security agencies. The Army is getting maligned with what is happening,” Imran Khan said, replying to a …

OBITUARY | Pervez Musharraf: Architect of the Kargil war was nobody’s hero
1 year, 10 months ago

OBITUARY | Pervez Musharraf: Architect of the Kargil war was nobody’s hero

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 22, 2023 15:27 IST General Pervez Musharraf, who died in Dubai at the age of 79, was a Pakistani military officer and political leader who was both vilified and praised in equal measure. The venture was a disaster for Pakistan as the Indian Army took on the well-entrenched Pakistani forces, forcing Sharif to eventually plead with the …

US expresses support for General Asim Munir, cites defence ties with Pakistan
1 year, 11 months ago

US expresses support for General Asim Munir, cites defence ties with Pakistan

Firstpost  

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday congratulated General Asim Munir on his appointment as the Pakistan Army Chief, noting that the two countries have a long-standing defence partnership Washington: Even as it battles daily attacks from the Taliban amid a spiralling economic crisis, the Pakistan Army has got a major thumbs up from the USA. US Defence Secretary Lloyd …

Pakistan's former Army chief Bajwa involved in Imran Khan's ouster, alleges former minister
2 years ago

Pakistan's former Army chief Bajwa involved in Imran Khan's ouster, alleges former minister

Firstpost  

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader and ex-information minister Fawad Chaudhry has said that former Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa along with some key generals played an active role in prime minister Imran Khan’s ouster last year. Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader and ex-information minister Fawad Chaudhry has said that former Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa along with some key generals played …

Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir visits Saudi Arabia defence minister, discusses military cooperation
2 years ago

Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir visits Saudi Arabia defence minister, discusses military cooperation

Firstpost  

General Asim Munir and Khalid bin Salman discussed bilateral relations apart from means to improve defence and military cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan Riyadh: Newly-installed Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir Saudi Arabia’s defense minister Prince Khalid bin Salman in Riyadh, his first trip abroad since taking over the hot seat. According to a report by the Saudi Press …

Pakistan Passing Through Critical Phase: New Army Chief Calls For Unity To Tackle Terrorism, Economic Woes
2 years ago

Pakistan Passing Through Critical Phase: New Army Chief Calls For Unity To Tackle Terrorism, Economic Woes

ABP News  

New Delhi: Pakistan Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir on Saturday stated that the country is passing through a critical stage and that all stakeholders should work together to address the nation's two biggest problems of terrorism and the economy. He further said that there is a need for the development of a national consensus regarding the country’s …

‘Crisis State’: Pakistan gets new Army chief, but situation will continue to remain turbulent
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Crisis State’: Pakistan gets new Army chief, but situation will continue to remain turbulent

Firstpost  

For General Asim Munir, the first task is to put his stamp on the Army and devote attention to the country’s security situation The moment Lt Gen Asim Munir received the Pakistan Army chief’s baton from his predecessor Gen Qamar Bajwa on 29 November 2022, he became the most important person in Pakistan. It matters little what political stratagems and …

Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Vows to ‘Defend Every Inch of Motherland’ As He Visits LoC
2 years, 1 month ago

Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Vows to ‘Defend Every Inch of Motherland’ As He Visits LoC

News 18  

Pakistan’s new Army chief General Syed Asim Munir paid his first visit to the frontline troops in Rakhchikri Sector of Line of Control on December 3, and was briefed on the latest situation along the border and operational preparedness of the formation, News18 has learnt. On the Kashmir issue, the Pakistan Army chief said, “The world must ensure justice, and …

'Ready to Facilitate Pak Govt-Oppn Talks for Stability': New Army Chief at Commanders' Meet - News18
2 years, 1 month ago

'Ready to Facilitate Pak Govt-Oppn Talks for Stability': New Army Chief at Commanders' Meet - News18

News 18  

Pakistan’s military establishment is ready to intervene in the political process to ensure political and economic stability and avoid any economic default or civil riots, the country’s new army chief General Asim Munir has indicated in the first ‘informal’ top commanders’ meeting. According to top military officials, the meeting was held in the General Headquarters on Wednesday where DG ISI, …

General Asim Munir takes charge as new chief of Pakistan Army
2 years, 1 month ago

General Asim Munir takes charge as new chief of Pakistan Army

Firstpost  

A change of command ceremony was organized at the Pakistan Army headquarters in Rawalpindi on Tuesday during which General Bajwa handed over the reins of the Pakistan Army to his successor General Asim Munir Islamabad: General Asim Munir, former chief of Pakistan’s intelligence agency ISI, took charge as the country’s new army chief on Tuesday. General Asim Munir took charge …

Why India needs to watch his tone more than language after Lt Gen Asim Munir Ahmed takes over as Pakistan Army chief
2 years, 1 month ago

Why India needs to watch his tone more than language after Lt Gen Asim Munir Ahmed takes over as Pakistan Army chief

Firstpost  

Lieutenant General Asim Munir Ahmed of the Frontier Force, who commanded the Gujranwala Corps from June 2019 to 6 October 2021 but was also in the news for having the shortest tenure of eight months as the DG ISI is to take over as the Pakistan Army Chief on 29 November 2022. General Munir will be the 17th Army Chief …

Syed Asim Munir takes charge as Pakistan’s Army chief
2 years, 1 month ago

Syed Asim Munir takes charge as Pakistan’s Army chief

The Hindu  

General Syed Asim Munir, Pakistan’s former spymaster, on Tuesday assumed charge as the country’s new Army chief, replacing General Qamar Javed Bajwa, who retired after two consecutive three-year terms. Lt. Gen. Munir assumed charge during an impressive ceremony at the General Headquarters, becoming the 17th Chief of the Army Staff. There has been extraordinary interest in the appointment of Gen. …

Asim Munir as Pakistan’s new Army chief and implications for India | DETAILS
2 years, 1 month ago

Asim Munir as Pakistan’s new Army chief and implications for India | DETAILS

India TV News  

Asim Munir-Pakistan Army chief : Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appointed Lieutenant General Asim Munir as the new army chief putting an end to the days of uncertainty that engulfed the nation. If the new army chief goes after Imran khan then there could be more toshakhana stories that would come out denting Khan’s reputation further among his supporters and …

The spymaster-turned-Army chief - The Hindu
2 years, 1 month ago

The spymaster-turned-Army chief - The Hindu

The Hindu  

Lieutenant-General Syed Asim Munir was the shortest serving head of the Inter-Service Intelligence, Pakistan’s infamous spy agency. While there was no official word on why the ISI chief was fired, an alleged audio clip of Aleem Khan, a former leader of Mr. Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, surfaced earlier this year in which he accused the former Prime Minister of sacking Lt.Gen. …

Top Pak Generals Seek Early Retirement After Appointment of Gen Munir as Army Chief
2 years, 1 month ago

Top Pak Generals Seek Early Retirement After Appointment of Gen Munir as Army Chief

News 18  

Senior commanders in the Pakistani army are making a beeline for early retirement, coinciding with the appointment of Lt Gen Asim Munir as the country’s army chief this week, sources told News18. Sources said Pakistan Army’s Chief of General Staff Lieutenant General Azhar Abbas, one of the six names shortlisted for the post of the Chief of Army Staff, and …

Imran Khan's inswingers: Is there a level playing field as General Asim Munir takes charge of Pakistan Army?
2 years, 1 month ago

Imran Khan's inswingers: Is there a level playing field as General Asim Munir takes charge of Pakistan Army?

Firstpost  

Imran Khan was no doubt correctly considered one of the finest Pakistani cricketers, a great all-rounder he ended his career with 362 Test wickets and scored 3,802 runs. Imran Khan has stated in an interview to the Dawn that he “always imagined that, because the Army is so powerful and organised when I would try to bring rule of law …

Pakistan minister slams Imran Khan’s PTI for interfering in key military appointments
2 years, 1 month ago

Pakistan minister slams Imran Khan’s PTI for interfering in key military appointments

Firstpost  

Sherry Rehman, Federal Minister for Climate Change of Pakistan People’s Party while addressing the National Assembly slammed Khan’s Tehreek-e-Insaf for holding a meeting with President Alvi over key military appointments Islamabad: A senior Pakistani minister on Friday criticised the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf party for trying to interfere in the appointment of the new Army chief by summoning Pakistan President Arif Alvi …

Hope he will stay out of politics: Imran Khan's party on new Pak Army chief's appointment
2 years, 1 month ago

Hope he will stay out of politics: Imran Khan's party on new Pak Army chief's appointment

India Today  

Hours after Pakistan's former spy master and senior-most Lt General Asim Munir was appointed as the new Army chief, reactions from across the political spectrum and parties started pouring in. Pakistan's former ruling party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf also reacted to the development and expressed hope that the new leadership of the armed forces of Pakistan will play its constitutional role and …

Appointment of Gen Munir as Pakistan Army chief creates trouble; top general seeks early retirement: Report
2 years, 1 month ago

Appointment of Gen Munir as Pakistan Army chief creates trouble; top general seeks early retirement: Report

India TV News  

The appointment of Gen Munir as Pakistan Army chief reportedly created uneasiness for a top general resulting early retirement request. Pakistan Army’s Chief of General Staff Lieutenant General Azhar Abbas -- one of the six names apparently shortlisted for the post of the Chief of Army Staff -- decided to seek early retirement, a leading Pakistani news channel reported on …

Pak army chief faces a tall task
2 years, 1 month ago

Pak army chief faces a tall task

Hindustan Times  

After months of speculation and political wrangling, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif named Lieutenant General Syed Asim Munir, a man with stints as head of both the Military Intelligence and the Inter-Services Intelligence, as the new army chief. Lt Gen Munir is set to succeed General Qamar Javed Bajwa, who has been under a cloud for some time now for …

Imran Gives Go-ahead for Lt Gen Munir to Be Made Pak Army Chief, But Some Conditions Apply - News18
2 years, 1 month ago

Imran Gives Go-ahead for Lt Gen Munir to Be Made Pak Army Chief, But Some Conditions Apply - News18

News 18  

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has given a go-ahead for Lieutenant General Asim Munir to be appointed the country’s new chief of army staff, CNN-News18 has learnt. Pakistan’s information minister Marriyum Aurangzeb earlier in the day announced that Lt Gen Asim Munir has been named the chief of army staff and Lt Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza has been named …

Imran Khan-baiter Asim Munir is Pakistan's next army chief. All you need to know about him
2 years, 1 month ago

Imran Khan-baiter Asim Munir is Pakistan's next army chief. All you need to know about him

Firstpost  

General Syed Asim Munir is the 11th chief of the Pakistan Army since the Islamist nation was carved out of erstwhile British India in 1947. He was preceded by General Qamar Javed Bajwa Islamabad: Lt General Syed Asim Munir was appointed as the new Chief of the Army Staff of the Pakistan Army on Thursday. General Syed Asim Munir takes …

ISI Head During Pulwama, 'Close to Bajwa': Who is Lt Gen Asim Munir, Pakistan's New Army Chief?
2 years, 1 month ago

ISI Head During Pulwama, 'Close to Bajwa': Who is Lt Gen Asim Munir, Pakistan's New Army Chief?

News 18  

Lt General Asim Munir was on Thursday appointed the Chief of Army Staff by Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif. Maryam Aurangzeb tweeted Sharif’s decision to name Lt Gen Asim Munir as the new army chief, shortly after the premier presided over a crucial Cabinet meeting in Islamabad. Munir would replace retiring army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa. Former Prime Minister …

Pakistan PM picks Lt. Gen. Asim Munir as new Army chief
2 years, 1 month ago

Pakistan PM picks Lt. Gen. Asim Munir as new Army chief

The Hindu  

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on November 24 chose Lt. Gen. Asim Munir as the new Army chief to succeed incumbent General Qamar Javed Bajwa, ending the suspense over the key appointment. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif told the media after the appointments that the “advice” had been forwarded to President Arif Alvi, adding that all matters had been settled according …

Imran Khan Says Pakistan Prez In Touch Over Army Chief’s Selection; FM Warns of ‘Plan B’ If Alvi Adamant
2 years, 1 month ago

Imran Khan Says Pakistan Prez In Touch Over Army Chief’s Selection; FM Warns of ‘Plan B’ If Alvi Adamant

News 18  

With just four days left for Pakistan’s General Qamar Javed Bajwa to officially retire, and massive consultations taking place over the appointment of the new Army Chief, former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan said President Arif Alvi will be consulting him over the selection of next COAS and Chief Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee during an interview …

Pakistan PM names Lt Gen Asim Munir as new army chief: Minister
2 years, 1 month ago

Pakistan PM names Lt Gen Asim Munir as new army chief: Minister

Al Jazeera  

Information minister Marriyum Aurangzeb announces the appointment on Twitter, ending weeks of speculation over the powerful post. Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has named Lieutenant General Asim Munir as the new army chief. Alvi belongs to the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, headed by former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who earlier accused the government of trying to pick …

Who is Asim Munir, Pakistan’s new army chief?
2 years, 1 month ago

Who is Asim Munir, Pakistan’s new army chief?

Al Jazeera  

Lieutenant General Asim Munir will take charge of the 600,000-strong nuclear-armed army on November 29. Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has nominated Lieutenant General Asim Munir as the new army chief, putting an end to days of uncertainty that engulfed the nation. Munir, whose nomination was approved by President Arif Alvi on Thursday evening, takes charge of …

Pakistan PM set to appoint new army chief
2 years, 1 month ago

Pakistan PM set to appoint new army chief

Al Jazeera  

The current army chief, General Qamar Javed Bajwa, is to step down on November 29 after serving for six years. Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s nuclear-armed army will soon have a new commander, with the prime minister’s office confirming that it had received a list of names of six senior generals for arguably the most powerful post in the country. The …

Who will be Pakistan's Next Army Chief? Asim Munir, Azhar Abbas Among Top Contenders: Govt Sources
2 years, 1 month ago

Who will be Pakistan's Next Army Chief? Asim Munir, Azhar Abbas Among Top Contenders: Govt Sources

News 18  

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired two important meetings on Tuesday to discuss key appointments in the Army, including the Chief of Army Staff’s. So far, Lieutenant General Asim Munir, Nauman Mehmood and Azhar Abbas are the top contenders for the COAS post, according to government sources. Ruling coalition Pakistan Democratic Movement has approached PTI for talks on holding early …

Pakistan set to get new Army Chief: Who are General Bajwa’s possible successors
2 years, 1 month ago

Pakistan set to get new Army Chief: Who are General Bajwa’s possible successors

Hindustan Times  

General Qamar Javed Bajwa, the chief of Pakistan’s army is set to retire on November 29, paving the way for prime minister Shehbaz Sharif to name a new commander. General Qamar Javed Bajwa: Pakistan's Army Chief of Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa. Lieutenant General Faiz Hamid The most talked-about army commander on the list is believed to be an Imran …

Who Will Be Pakistan’s Next Chief of Army Staff? Announcement Likely Soon
2 years, 1 month ago

Who Will Be Pakistan’s Next Chief of Army Staff? Announcement Likely Soon

News 18  

Pakistan’s wait for the next Chief of Army Staff may be over soon as a formal announcement is likely to take place by Tuesday or Wednesday next week. Hectic political activities were witnessed in Islamabad in the last two days, with Finance Minister Ishaq Dar holding a series of meetings, including with President Alvi, former president Asif Ali Zardari and …

Extension for Bajwa or New Army Chief? Pak Army to Send Nominations to Sharif’s Office Today
2 years, 1 month ago

Extension for Bajwa or New Army Chief? Pak Army to Send Nominations to Sharif’s Office Today

News 18  

Pakistan’s Army Headquarters will on Friday send nomination summary to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s office, setting in motion the keenly watched and much-delayed process to appoint the country’s next army chief. Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, who is Pakistan Peoples Party president Asif Ali Zardari’s preferred choice for another extension, is likely to meet Shehbaz Sharif by Saturday. According …

Pakistan PM meets brother Nawaz in UK over naming new army chief
2 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan PM meets brother Nawaz in UK over naming new army chief

Al Jazeera  

Government accuses ex-premier Imran Khan of trying to influence the appointment of the military chief and making it controversial. Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has met his older brother and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in London to discuss the appointment of the next army chief – often considered the most powerful position in the country. Khawaja …

Pakistan’s Top Military Brass Split Over Political Situation; Inside Details of New Army Chief’s Selection
2 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan’s Top Military Brass Split Over Political Situation; Inside Details of New Army Chief’s Selection

News 18  

As Pakistan’s Army Chief General Bajwa is set to retire on November 29, sources have told CNN-New18 that country’s top military leaders are divided over the current political situation, and in this context, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reached London on a surprise visit. The meeting agenda will have talks on Imran Khan’s assassination bid, top military generals — especially, …

Pak PM likely to take decision on next Army chief’s appointment by mid-Sept
2 years, 4 months ago

Pak PM likely to take decision on next Army chief’s appointment by mid-Sept

Live Mint  

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif could initiate discussions on the appointment of the next Army chief to replace General Qamar Javed Bajwa by the end of August, and take a decision by mid-September, according to a media report on Tuesday. A senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader, who is a member of the federal Cabinet has hinted that Prime Minister Sharif …

Pakistan's new Army chief should have flawless reputation: Maryam Nawaz
2 years, 7 months ago

Pakistan's new Army chief should have flawless reputation: Maryam Nawaz

India Today  

Pakistan’s new Army chief should be a person of “flawless” reputation, ruling coalition leader Maryam Nawaz said on Thursday on Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s remarks that former ISI chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed’s name could be considered for the top post. So it is important that the Army chief is a person who is worthy and flawless so that people …

Pak PM Imran Khan rejects reports claiming dismissal of Army chief Gen Bajwa
2 years, 9 months ago

Pak PM Imran Khan rejects reports claiming dismissal of Army chief Gen Bajwa

ABP News  

Islamabad, Apr 9 : Pakistan's embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday night rejected reports that he had dismissed Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, amidst the raging political and constitutional crisis in the country over a no-confidence motion against him in Parliament. "There was neither any talk of dismissing the army chief nor was this on the cards," Khan …

Pakistan PM Imran Khan approves appointment of Lt Gen Nadeem Anjum as new ISI chief
3 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan PM Imran Khan approves appointment of Lt Gen Nadeem Anjum as new ISI chief

Firstpost  

The army on 6 October announced Lt Gen Anjum replacing Lt Gen Faiz Hameed as the chief of the Inter-Services Intelligence or ISI but the Prime Minister’s Office withheld the official notification lslamabad: Prime minister Imran Khan on Tuesday approved the appointment of Lt Gen Nadeem Anjum as the new chief of Pakistan’s spy agency ISI, putting an end to …

Amid Tiff With Army Chief, Pak PM Formally Appoints Lt Gen Nadeem Anjum as New ISI Chief
3 years, 2 months ago

Amid Tiff With Army Chief, Pak PM Formally Appoints Lt Gen Nadeem Anjum as New ISI Chief

News 18  

Ending months of speculation and under-the-surface tension, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday issued a notification formally appointing Lt Gen Nadeem Anjum as the new Director-General of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence. The notification, being seen as a face-saving gesture by Khan, states that Anjum will take over as ISI chief from November 20, and Hameed will continue holding the charge …

Lt. General Azhar Abbas made Chief of General Staff as Pakistan Army reshuffles top brass
3 years, 4 months ago

Lt. General Azhar Abbas made Chief of General Staff as Pakistan Army reshuffles top brass

The Hindu  

In a major reshuffle in the Pakistan Army, Lt. General Azhar Abbas, who was responsible for the security of the Line of Control with India, has been named the next Chief of General Staff, considered the most important position after the Army chief. General Abbas, who is from the Baloch Regiment, replaces Lt. General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, who was posted …

Meet Pak Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa
5 years, 1 month ago

Meet Pak Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa

The Quint  

New Delhi, Nov 27 The 10th Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan Army General Qamar Javed Bajwa was appointed by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on November 29, 2016 for the period of three years. Born in November 1960, General Bajwa educated from Sir Syed College and Gordon College in Rawalpindi before joining the Pakistan military Academy in 1978. General …

Imran Khan extends Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Bajwa's term by three years
5 years, 4 months ago

Imran Khan extends Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Bajwa's term by three years

India TV News  

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday extended Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa's term by three more years. "General Qamar Javed Bajwa is appointed Chief of Army Staff for another term of three years from the date of completion of current tenure. The decision has been taken in view of the regional security environment" read the brief notification …

Pakistan army appoints Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed as new ISI chief
5 years, 6 months ago

Pakistan army appoints Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed as new ISI chief

India TV News  

In a surprise reshuffle, the Pakistan Army has appointed Lt Gen Faiz Hameed as the chief of the powerful Inter-Services Intelligence spy agency, replacing current spymaster Lt General Asim Munir after a brief stint of eight months. Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed appointed as the Director General of the ISI, according to a statement issued by the military’s media wing - …

Pakistan Appoints Hardliner Lt Gen Faiz Hameed as New Chief of Spy Agency ISI
5 years, 6 months ago

Pakistan Appoints Hardliner Lt Gen Faiz Hameed as New Chief of Spy Agency ISI

News 18  

Islamabad: Pakistan on Sunday appointed a hardliner general as new chief of the powerful Inter-Services Intelligence spy agency, replacing the agency's current head, Lieutenant General Asim Munir, after only eight months on the job. Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed, a former senior ISI figure, was appointed director general of the agency, according to a statement by the military's press wing, which …

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