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 could initiate discussions on the appointment of the next Army chief by the end of August, and pos­s­ibly take a decision by mid-September, the Dawn newspaper reported. The matter comes down to the prime minister’s ‘informal consultation’ with the outgoing army chief, his own perceptions and his discussions with his closest advisors, the report said. Lt Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza and Lt Gen Azhar Abbas are among the six potential frontrunners who can replace Gen Bajwa as the next chief of Pakistan’s Army, according to the report.

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Bhopinder Singh | How Army chiefs in Pakistan run ‘Deep State’: Don’t need coups any longer…
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bhopinder Singh | How Army chiefs in Pakistan run ‘Deep State’: Don’t need coups any longer…

Deccan Chronicle  

In 1947, the newly-formed militaries of independent India and Pakistan owed their common structures, rules and procedures almost entirely to the former British Indian Army. It also increases the “intervention powers” of Pakistan’s Army Chief, who is looked upon as the sole power which can reverse an executive decision, thereby raising the public esteem of the institution even further. Since …

Imran Khan says his only regret was trusting then-Pakistan army chief Gen Bajwa
7 months, 1 week ago

Imran Khan says his only regret was trusting then-Pakistan army chief Gen Bajwa

Hindustan Times  

Jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has said that his only regret from his time in office was trusting Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa, accusing the former army chief of single-handedly spreading "stories" about him to secure a second extension as the military head. Khan, the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, who is currently lodged at Adiala Jail in …

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 …

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 …

BIG CLAIM! Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan says ex-Army chief Gen Bajwa was 'real man in power'
2 years ago

BIG CLAIM! Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan says ex-Army chief Gen Bajwa was 'real man in power'

India TV News  

Pakistan’s ousted prime minister Imran Khan said on Friday that he was "completely helpless" as the premier as the "real man in power" was former army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa, who called all the shots. Khan, the chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, has been targeting Gen Bajwa and some senior ISI officers ever since his ouster from power …

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 …

Clearing the Err: Extending Bajwa’s Tenure as Pak Army Chief Was a Mistake, Says Imran
2 years, 1 month ago

Clearing the Err: Extending Bajwa’s Tenure as Pak Army Chief Was a Mistake, Says Imran

News 18  

Opening up about Qamar Javed Bajwa, who retired from the post of Pakistan’s Army chief recently, for the first time, former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan said, in an interview to a Pakistani news channel, exclusively accessed by CNN-News18, that his decision to extend Bajwa’s tenure was a “mistake", Khan admitted that trusting Bajwa proved to be his greatest weakness. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The controversial legacy of Pakistan’s outgoing army chief Bajwa
2 years, 1 month ago

The controversial legacy of Pakistan’s outgoing army chief Bajwa

Al Jazeera  

After six years as the head of the country’s most powerful institution, General Qamar Javed Bajwa will exit next week. Islamabad, Pakistan – General Qamar Javed Bajwa retires as Pakistan’s army chief during a period of economic instability and political upheaval, with many viewing his tenure as one rife with political meddling and which created deep schisms in the nuclear-armed …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Pakistan army chief's family became billionaires in last six years: Report
2 years, 1 month ago

Pakistan army chief's family became billionaires in last six years: Report

Hindustan Times  

A report said that there has been a sharp rise in the wealth of close family members of Pakistan army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa in a span of six years. Writing for Fact Focus, Pakistani journalist Ahmad Noorani said that Qamar Javed Bajwa's immediate and extended family members started a new business, became owners of farmhouses in prominent cities …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Imran Khan admits ties with Pakistan army chief were strained. His reason
2 years, 2 months ago

Imran Khan admits ties with Pakistan army chief were strained. His reason

Hindustan Times  

Imran Khan has said that his relations with Pakistan's Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa nosedived after differences arose over the appointment of the Punjab province chief minister, according to a media report on Thursday. When asked when it all began to go wrong between him and Pakistan's powerful Army, Khan said his government’s failure to convict those whom he …

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 …

Pak Army Chief’s Appointment Process to Begin in a Week, Says Defence Minister Khawaja Asif - News18
2 years, 2 months ago

Pak Army Chief’s Appointment Process to Begin in a Week, Says Defence Minister Khawaja Asif - News18

News 18  

Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Wednesday said the process to appoint the new army chief of the country will begin in a week’s time. With top military leaders divided, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif flew to London to consult with brother and PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif about the current political situation. Pakistan President Dr Arif Alvi also met Gen …

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, …

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif says he rejected Imran Khan’s proposal on new Army chief's appointment
2 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif says he rejected Imran Khan’s proposal on new Army chief's appointment

India TV News  

Highlights Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif has said that he has flatly rejected a proposal from Imran Khan General Qamar Javed Bajwa, 61, who is on 3-year extension, is set to retire on Nov 29 Imran Khan had prior said that Gen Bajwa should be given another extension until new govt is formed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that he …

Pakistan ex-PM Imran admits he offered extension to Army chief Bajwa
2 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan ex-PM Imran admits he offered extension to Army chief Bajwa

The Hindu  

Pakistan's ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan has admitted that he offered an extension in the tenure of Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa in March amid the opposition's attempt to topple his government. Mr. Khan's remarks came after Pakistan's ISI chief Lt. Gen. Nadeem Najum revealed at an unprecedented press conference on Thursday that the Army Chief was given a …

Gen Bajwa was given 'lucrative offer' in March amidst political turmoil in Pakistan: Army
2 years, 2 months ago

Gen Bajwa was given 'lucrative offer' in March amidst political turmoil in Pakistan: Army

India TV News  

Pakistan's ISI chief Lt Gen Nadeem Ahmed Anjum said on Thursday that Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa was given a "lucrative offer" in March by the then government amidst the political turmoil, as the powerful top spy launched a veiled attack on ousted premier Imran Khan at an unprecedented press conference. "I am aware that you are surprised by …

Pakistan Army chief Gen Bajwa will retire next month: Report
2 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan Army chief Gen Bajwa will retire next month: Report

Live Mint  

Pakistan Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa said on Friday that he is retiring in another five weeks and will not be seeking an extension in service, according to a media report. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif would pick the new army chief after Gen Bajwa’s term is scheduled to end on November 29. Citing unnamed sources, the channel reported that …

Pakistan's Army Chief General Bajwa to retire in 5 weeks, won't seek tenure extension, say sources
2 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan's Army Chief General Bajwa to retire in 5 weeks, won't seek tenure extension, say sources

India TV News  

Highlights The incumbent COAS General Bajwa said that Pakistan's army will not play any role in politics Bajwa said that he will retire as COAS when his tenure which got a 3-year extension will end Bajwa has held the top post of the Pakistan Army for six years Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday said …

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to Consult His Brother Nawaz Sharif on Army Chief's Appointment: Report
2 years, 3 months ago

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to Consult His Brother Nawaz Sharif on Army Chief's Appointment: Report

News 18  

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will decide on the appointment of the next Army chief after discussing the matter with former premier Nawaz Sharif in London, according to a media report. The prime minister, who arrived in London on Saturday arrived to attend the state funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II, will also meet Nawaz Sharif during his stay …

Imran Khan suggests extending Pakistan army chief Bajwa's tenure until elections in country
2 years, 3 months ago

Imran Khan suggests extending Pakistan army chief Bajwa's tenure until elections in country

India TV News  

Highlights Imran Khan said the army chief's appointment should be based on merit Earlier, Imran Khan had accused the Pakistan govt of deliberately delaying elections This was being done to appoint an army chief of its own, Khan had alleged Imran Khan on Monday suggested that Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa's tenure should be extended till …

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 …

Pakistan: Army chief General Bajwa tells his top commanders to keep operational readiness
2 years, 4 months ago

Pakistan: Army chief General Bajwa tells his top commanders to keep operational readiness

India TV News  

Pakistan news : Pakistan Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday ordered his top commanders to keep operational readiness and continue efforts to tackle the threat of terrorism. He "directed formations to maintain operational readiness and efforts to counter terrorism, particularly in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan must continue," it said. Expressing deep sorrow over loss of precious lives and extensive …

Days after seeking help in securing IMF loan, Pakistan army chief Bajwa likely to visit US: Report
2 years, 4 months ago

Days after seeking help in securing IMF loan, Pakistan army chief Bajwa likely to visit US: Report

Firstpost  

Last month Bajwa reached out to Washington requesting help in early disbursement of funds from the IMF for cash-strapped Pakistan. Bajwa’s intervention was criticised by various Pakistani leaders including former prime minister Imran Khan Islamabad/Washington: The United States and Pakistani officials are considering various options for Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa’s visit to Washington in late August or …

Buzz That Top Pak Generals Not on Same Page, Key Monthly Meet Not Held in 114 Days: Sources - News18
2 years, 6 months ago

Buzz That Top Pak Generals Not on Same Page, Key Monthly Meet Not Held in 114 Days: Sources - News18

News 18  

Fissures may have developed in the Pakistan army, top sources indicated to News18 on Thursday. And, surprisingly, it’s been three months and 20 days since General Qamar Javed Bajwa last summoned a monthly Corps Commanders’ Conference. Some reports have suggested that the Pakistan army’s top generals are “not on the same page” and there are reports of split opinion among …

Pakistan's ousted PM Imran Khan says 'never planned to bring army chief of my choice'
2 years, 6 months ago

Pakistan's ousted PM Imran Khan says 'never planned to bring army chief of my choice'

India TV News  

Highlights Imran Khan was ousted as Pakistan PM in April by a coalition of several parties Cricketer-turned-politician clarified that he never planned on appointing army chief of his choice He alleged that former premier Nawaz Sharif plundered the nation's wealth Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said he had never planned to bring an army chief of his …

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 …

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