DC Edit | Pakistan’s new Army chief might face troubled times
2 years, 1 month ago

DC Edit | Pakistan’s new Army chief might face troubled times

Deccan Chronicle  

Gen. Asim Munir will take over from Pakistan’s present Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa, on November 29 and will have to deal with multiple contradictions straightaway. Earlier this week, Gen. Bajwa has reportedly said that the Army — the most stable institution in a nation rocked by all manner of difficulties, partly born out of its decision to use terrorism as state policy — had been blamed for its involvement in politics and will now keep out of it. If the Army under Gen. Munir does the unthinkable and goes neutral, it may be speculated that it is inviting internal repercussions that could hurt his own cause. If so, what quarters in the Army might Mr Khan seek to exploit to discomfit Gen. Munir?

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Pakistan extends terms of powerful military leaders despite strong opposition from Imran Khan’s party
2 months ago

Pakistan extends terms of powerful military leaders despite strong opposition from Imran Khan’s party

The Independent  

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Can Pakistan’s Imran Khan and army patch up, a year after violent clashes?
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Can Pakistan’s Imran Khan and army patch up, a year after violent clashes?

Al Jazeera  

Both sides have so far rejected concessions, but many analysts say this rupture is untenable and a compromise is needed. Addressing army officials during his visit to Lahore Garrison on May 9, Munir said, “There can be no compromise or deal with the planners and architects of this dark chapter in our history.” Munir was referring to the events of …

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, …

Pak Army Chief Takes Charge of Troubled Economy, Echoes Return of Zia Ul Haq Era
1 year, 4 months ago

Pak Army Chief Takes Charge of Troubled Economy, Echoes Return of Zia Ul Haq Era

News 18  

Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, held an important meeting with top businessmen in Karachi on Saturday, during which he outlined key economic policies and assured a stable business environment for the troubled country. During the meeting with nearly 60 prominent businessmen representing top business groups, General Munir began by addressing concerns over smuggling activities originating from Iran …

Keep an eye on the turbulence in Pak
1 year, 4 months ago

Keep an eye on the turbulence in Pak

Hindustan Times  

With the appointment of first-time senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, as a caretaker premier of Pakistan to oversee the upcoming polls, the government of the neighbouring country has officially transitioned into an interim arrangement that will hold before the national polls likely early next year. The reasons for the new administration — agreed mutually by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Opposition leader …

Pakistan in Crisis: Imran Khan vs. the Army Chief
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan in Crisis: Imran Khan vs. the Army Chief

The Diplomat  

People in Pakistan and around the world have been sitting on the edge of their seats for months, and especially since May 9, watching intently the cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan’s political contest with the army. Though Imran Khan now wants to walk away from the May 9 developments and is even suggesting that his party leadership was not involved in creating …

Pakistan ex-PM accuses military of trying to destroy his party
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan ex-PM accuses military of trying to destroy his party

Al Jazeera  

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan says he has ‘no doubt’ that he will be tried in a military court and jailed. Pakistan’s embattled former Prime Minister Imran Khan has accused the powerful military and its intelligence agency of openly trying to destroy his political party, saying he has “no doubt” he will be tried in a military court and thrown …

‘Don’t have a problem with army chief,’ Imran Khan says
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Don’t have a problem with army chief,’ Imran Khan says

Al Jazeera  

Former Pakistan PM tells Al Jazeera the government and military want to ‘crush’ his PTI party ahead of the polls. Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has told Al Jazeera he does not “have a problem” with the country’s army chief but accused Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir of trying to stop him from returning to power. “I …

What’s next for Imran Khan and Pakistan’s military?
1 year, 7 months ago

What’s next for Imran Khan and Pakistan’s military?

Al Jazeera  

Pakistan’s former prime minister has been released after an arrest last week — but what is the military’s role in it? On May 9, former Prime Minister Imran Khan — one of the most popular leaders in the nation’s history — was arrested. The video of the arrest went viral, showing military forces barging into a courtroom where Khan was …

No question of imposing martial law: Pakistan Army after political turmoil
1 year, 7 months ago

No question of imposing martial law: Pakistan Army after political turmoil

The Hindu  

Pakistan's Army has ruled out the possibility of imposing martial law in the country amidst the political turmoil and deteriorating law and order situation, following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, saying Army chief General Asim Munir and the entire military leadership believe in democracy. The remarks of Inter-Services Public Relations Director General Major General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry …

Army cannot remain unaffected by Pakistan's divisions, writes Husain Haqqani
1 year, 7 months ago

Army cannot remain unaffected by Pakistan's divisions, writes Husain Haqqani

India Today  

The images of enraged mobs attacking a Corps Commander’s residence and General Headquarters immediately after the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan illustrate the challenge facing Pakistan’s mighty army. Former army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa had thought that he could use Imran Khan’s charisma and celebrity status to create a political force that would keep traditional politicians in …

Pakistan Army had it coming
1 year, 8 months ago

Pakistan Army had it coming

Hindustan Times  

The Pakistani military’s history of repeatedly meddling in domestic politics appears to have caught up with it, if the fallout of the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan is anything to go by. The dramatic operation unleashed protests that convulsed Pakistan as hundreds of Mr Khan’s supporters broke into the compound of the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi and the …

Pakistan: Army chief supports ex-PM Imran Khan's arrest to "end his political career," says report
1 year, 9 months ago

Pakistan: Army chief supports ex-PM Imran Khan's arrest to "end his political career," says report

Firstpost  

Islamabad: Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir has supported Imran Khan’s arrest in the Toshakhana case as a means to end his political career, reported Dawn. Recent developments have made two things clear: firstly, Imran Khan remains the most popular political leader in Pakistan, and would likely regain power if “free and fair” elections were conducted in …

Pakistan: Amid economic crisis, ruling PDM coalition and army struggle to counter Imran Khan's popularity
1 year, 10 months ago

Pakistan: Amid economic crisis, ruling PDM coalition and army struggle to counter Imran Khan's popularity

Firstpost  

As Pakistan Democratic Movement’s popularity has been adversely impacted by the dire economic situation. Almost eleven months after the Pakistan-e-Tehreek-e-Insaaf led coalition government led by Prime Minister Imran Khan was thrown out through a vote of no-confidence in the National Assembly in April 2022 and the Shahbaz Sharif led Pakistan Democratic Movement government took office, Pakistan continues to be in …

'ISI, Army Want to Murder Pak's Most Popular Leader': Imran Khan in Leaked Video
1 year, 11 months ago

'ISI, Army Want to Murder Pak's Most Popular Leader': Imran Khan in Leaked Video

News 18  

Days after the Pakistani Taliban denied involvement in the alleged attempt to assassinate ousted prime minister Imran Khan, the PTI chief levelled serious allegations against the Pakistani army and Inter-Services Intelligence. In a leaked video doing the rounds, Khan is heard alleging that the ISI and army wanted to “murder Pakistan’s most popular leader”. In his speech, he also claimed …

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 …

In Pakistan, a new army chief and old issues
2 years, 1 month ago

In Pakistan, a new army chief and old issues

The Hindu  

Lieutenant-General Asim Munir has replaced General Qamar Bajwa as Pakistan’s army chief. Lt. Gen. Munir is inheriting the old issues plaguing civil-military relations as well as those that crept up during Gen. Bajwa’s tenure. ‘Project Imran’ should have been set in motion after Gen. Bajwa took office in November 2016 and after the Supreme Court disqualified Nawaz Sharif following the …

‘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 …

'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, …

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. …

Syed Ata Hasnain | Will Gen. Munir rock the boat, or keep Pak stable?
2 years, 1 month ago

Syed Ata Hasnain | Will Gen. Munir rock the boat, or keep Pak stable?

Deccan Chronicle  

A major difference between India and Pakistan remains the fact that while the appointment of a new Chief of Army Staff in India draws a muted response, the appointment of a new Pakistan Army chief is under intense analysis and has been speculated on for the past six months, by the world in general and the entire strategic and intelligence …

Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan says his party to quit all Assemblies
2 years, 1 month ago

Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan says his party to quit all Assemblies

The Hindu  

Pakistan's former premier Imran Khan said on Saturday his party was quitting the country's regional and national Assemblies, as he made his first public appearance since being wounded in a gun attack earlier this month. Mr. Khan launched a protest march late last month from the eastern city of Lahore toward Islamabad as part of his campaign for early polls, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

Will Pak's New Army Chief Draft A Better India Policy Amidst Political Crisis?
2 years, 1 month ago

Will Pak's New Army Chief Draft A Better India Policy Amidst Political Crisis?

The Quint  

Sharif has the option of appointing the Senior-most general and going strictly by the rules. According to Article 243 of the Constitution, the president appoints the service chiefs on the recommendation of the prime minister after ‘consultation’, when the rank is above that of a Lieutenant-General or equivalent. The PMO is supposed to deliberate on this, and an ‘informal’ consultation …

Twist in the Tale: Pakistan’s Top Political Brass Wants Bajwa to Continue as Army Chief But…
2 years, 2 months ago

Twist in the Tale: Pakistan’s Top Political Brass Wants Bajwa to Continue as Army Chief But…

News 18  

As Pakistan’s Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa retires on November 29, discussions are being held over the selection of the new Chief of Army Staff by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan Muslim League-N supremo Nawaz Sharif in London. Sources privy to the development told CNN-News18 that Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan People’s Party co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari, Jamiat Ulama-e-Islam Pakistan …

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, …

Imran Khan’s assassination bid pushes Pakistan on the edge of a precipice: Will it descend into chaos?
2 years, 2 months ago

Imran Khan’s assassination bid pushes Pakistan on the edge of a precipice: Will it descend into chaos?

Firstpost  

The next few days are precarious for Pakistan, but the delay in renewing the Long March could be an indication, though small and tenuous, that some pulling back from the precipice is underway On 7 November, Pakistan’s respected and sober newspaper Dawn began its editorial — evocatively entitled “Democrats, dictators & demagogues” — thus: “The system is imploding, spectacularly — …

Imran Khan’s politics has put Pakistan at the crossroads
2 years, 2 months ago

Imran Khan’s politics has put Pakistan at the crossroads

The Hindu  

The gun attack that injured Pakistan’s former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, may have created a wave of sympathy and added to his burgeoning popularity. Fact check: Old pictures falsely linked to gun attack on Imran Khan While averting the ultimate calamity that has befallen several civilian Pakistani leaders before him, Mr. Khan is still hoping to make history by successfully …

Pakistan army slams ex-PM Imran Khan’s ‘defamatory’ remarks
2 years, 4 months ago

Pakistan army slams ex-PM Imran Khan’s ‘defamatory’ remarks

Al Jazeera  

Military says it is ‘aghast’ after Khan accuses the government of trying to appoint a ‘favourite’ as the next army chief. Islamabad, Pakistan – Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has landed in a new controversy after the country’s powerful army reacted strongly to some “defamatory” statements made by him on the appointment of the new military chief. Addressing a …

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 …

India-Pakistan ties and the mirror of 2019
2 years, 7 months ago

India-Pakistan ties and the mirror of 2019

The Hindu  

An official delegation from Pakistan was in New Delhi on Monday to hold talks with its Indian counterparts under the aegis of the Indus Water Treaty. To prevent such a situation, India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval opened backchannel talks with Pakistan, using the United Arab Emirates as an interlocutor. In line with Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement in Parliament …

Why no Pakistan PM has been able to serve full-term — and this pattern may continue
2 years, 8 months ago

Why no Pakistan PM has been able to serve full-term — and this pattern may continue

Firstpost  

Reasons why no prime minister in Pakistan has been able to finish a full term varied from assassinations to military coups to most recently a no-trust vote that took place on 10 April 2022 On 16 October 1951, Liaquat Ali Khan, the first prime minister of Pakistan, was assassinated while addressing a gathering in Rawalpindi. With this, Khan became Pakistan’s …

Qamar Javed Bajwa | The General of all political seasons
2 years, 8 months ago

Qamar Javed Bajwa | The General of all political seasons

The Hindu  

On July 5, 1977, the democratically elected Prime Minister of Pakistan, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, was deposed by Gen. Zia ul Haq in a military coup, ushering in a decade of authoritarian rule. A brief Army history of Gen. Bajwa released by the military stated that he was commissioned in 1980 and was partly educated abroad, including staff college training in …

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