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 Agency, General Asim Munir and Khalid bin Salman discussed bilateral relations apart from means to improve defence and military cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. “Pleased to meet H.E General Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff. The Saudi prince also congratulated General Munir on being appointed as Chief of Army Staff of the Pakistan Army.

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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 …

Top US general speaks to Pakistan Army chief, discusses key issues
1 year, 11 months ago

Top US general speaks to Pakistan Army chief, discusses key issues

Firstpost  

Washington: A day after the terrorist attack in Kabul, US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley on Thursday spoke on phone with Pakistan Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir and discussed the current security situation in Pakistan and the region. US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Miley congratulated General Munir on taking over …

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 army chief visits Saudi Arabia amid economic crisis
2 years ago

Pakistan’s army chief visits Saudi Arabia amid economic crisis

Al Jazeera  

Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s new army chief has held talks with top Saudi officials, including the defence minister, on his first official trip to the Gulf kingdom as the South Asian country faces an unprecedented economic crisis. “Saudi Arabia is aware that Pakistan, a large Muslim-majority country endorses Saudi claim to be the guardian of two of Islam’s holiest sites …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Gen. Naravane holds talks with top Saudi generals; discusses ways to enhance defence cooperation
4 years ago

Gen. Naravane holds talks with top Saudi generals; discusses ways to enhance defence cooperation

India TV News  

Indian Army chief General M M Naravane on Sunday met top Saudi generals and discussed issues of common interest and ways to enhance bilateral defence cooperation during his historic visit to the Gulf Kingdom. "COAS discussed issues of bilateral defence cooperation with General Fahd Bin Abdullah Mohammed Al-Mutir, Commander Royal Saudi Land Forces," the Indian Army's Additional Directorate General of …

Saudi Arabia snubs Pakistan, Army chief Bajwa returns without a meet with Saudi Crown Prince
4 years, 4 months ago

Saudi Arabia snubs Pakistan, Army chief Bajwa returns without a meet with Saudi Crown Prince

Op India  

In what seems to be a major humiliation for Pakistan, one of its close allies – Saudi Arabia has turned its back on the country after Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman refused to meet Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, who has flown to Riyadh to repair ties with Saudi Arabia. According to the reports, Pakistan Army Chief Bajwa along …

Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister Prince Faisal visits Pakistan to address concerns after Imran Khan pulls out of Malaysia summit
5 years ago

Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister Prince Faisal visits Pakistan to address concerns after Imran Khan pulls out of Malaysia summit

Firstpost  

Islamabad: Saudi foreign minister Prince Faisal will visit Pakistan on Thursday in what appears to be a damage control exercise by Riyadh to address the growing criticism against it after Islamabad pulled out of the Kuala Lumpur summit of Muslim nations under what Turkey termed threats from the Gulf Kingdom. On Wednesday, the Foreign Office confirmed Faisal’s visit, saying the …

Pakistan Forges Closer Ties With Saudi Arabia And Iran Isn’t Happy
5 years, 9 months ago

Pakistan Forges Closer Ties With Saudi Arabia And Iran Isn’t Happy

The Quint  

To this end, in 2017, Pakistan joined the Saudi-led Islamic Military Counter-Terrorism Coalition, which brings together the militaries of 41 Islamic countries to counter terrorist groups and their activities in the Muslim world. Pakistan’s 2016 participation in the “North Thunder” military exercise with Saudi Arabia and its allies as well as joint exercises between the special forces of both countries …

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