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 salute the Pakistan Army,” Maryam, the daughter of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, said at a press conference when asked about the defence minister’s remarks. Earlier, Khan in a recent podcast appearance said the intelligence chief was the “eyes and ears” of the government and his difference with the Army began when he wanted Hameed to continue as the ISI chief while he was posted as Corps Commander Peshawar last year. Defence Minister Asif in his interview with the BBC Urdu this week had said that “If his name is on the seniority list, it will definitely be considered.” Separately, former president Asif Ali Zardari in his press talk on Wednesday also passed critical remarks about General Hameed by saying that “he has been sidelined” when posted out of the spy agency.

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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 …

Nawaz Sharif blames 2017’s Pakistan's military establishment for his ouster then
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Nawaz Sharif blames 2017’s Pakistan's military establishment for his ouster then

Deccan Chronicle  

Lahore, Mar 26 Former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday again blamed the powerful military establishment for orchestrating his removal from office in 2017 though the current ruling dispensation led by his party post the February 8 polls is reported to have blessings of the current military bosses. Talking to a group of provincial lawmakers, Nawaz Sharif asked them …

Maryam Nawaz of PML-N elected as first woman CM of Pakistan’s Punjab province
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Maryam Nawaz of PML-N elected as first woman CM of Pakistan’s Punjab province

Live Mint  

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz's senior leader Maryam Nawaz was elected as the Chief Minister of Pakistan's Punjab province. The daughter of former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz is the fourth member of her family to become Punjab Chief Minister. Maryam became more active in politics and took a significant role in the party after Nawaz Sharif was disqualified from …

Former Pakistani Premier Nawaz Sharif's daughter and close aide takes over top provincial post
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Former Pakistani Premier Nawaz Sharif's daughter and close aide takes over top provincial post

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The eldest daughter and close …

Who is Maryam Nawaz, newly elected chief minister of Pakistan's Punjab province?
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Who is Maryam Nawaz, newly elected chief minister of Pakistan's Punjab province?

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz senior vice president Maryam Nawaz was elected as the chief minister of Pakistan's Punjab province on Monday after the nomination papers of the former and Sunni Ittehad Council's Rana Aftab were declared valid by the election commission after scrutiny, ARY news has reported. Pakistan's former prime minister and leader of the Pakistan Muslim League party Nawaz Sharif …

Pakistan Army gave two options to Sharif; either premiership or Punjab CM slot for daughter: Sources
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan Army gave two options to Sharif; either premiership or Punjab CM slot for daughter: Sources

New Indian Express  

"Nawaz Sharif could have become the prime minister to lead the coalition government for the fourth time but then his daughter would have no chance to become the Punjab chief minister. For the love of his daughter, Nawaz sacrificed his wish to become prime minister for the fourth time,” a party insider said. The sources said that Nawaz Sharif was …

Nawaz Sharif given two options by Pak army; either PM post or Punjab CM slot for daughter Maryam: Sources
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Nawaz Sharif given two options by Pak army; either PM post or Punjab CM slot for daughter Maryam: Sources

India TV News  

PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif let go of his ambition to become Pakistan’s prime minister for a record fourth term and instead nominated his younger brother Shehbaz Sharif for the top post as the powerful army offered him two options – either to choose premiership or sacrifice it to make way for his daughter to become the chief minister of Punjab, …

Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif nominates brother Shehbaz for PM, Maryam to become CM of Punjab province
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif nominates brother Shehbaz for PM, Maryam to become CM of Punjab province

India TV News  

Pakistan elections: In a surprising development, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz supremo Nawaz Sharif nominated his younger brother Shehbaz for the post of next Prime Minister, despite the latter earlier saying the elder Sharif will become the next premier, according to PML-N Information Secretary Marriyum Aurangzeb. Aurangzeb said Nawaz felt he could best support Shehbaz Sharif as prime minister and Maryam Nawaz …

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 …

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 …

Obituary | Pervez Musharraf, a Pakistani President with a mixed legacy
1 year, 11 months ago

Obituary | Pervez Musharraf, a Pakistani President with a mixed legacy

The Hindu  

Former Pakistan President and Army Chief General Pervez Musharraf, who proposed what he entitled the “Musharraf formula” to resolve the Jammu-Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan, passed away in Dubai on February 5, five years after he was diagnosed with a rare condition called amyloidosis, former spokesperson and close aide Raza Bokhari told The Hindu. Widespread allegations General Musharraf was …

Ahead of elections, Maryam Nawaz returns to Pakistan after 4-month UK stay
1 year, 11 months ago

Ahead of elections, Maryam Nawaz returns to Pakistan after 4-month UK stay

India Today  

Senior Vice President of the Pakistan Muslim League party Maryam Nawaz returned to Pakistan on Saturday after her four-month stay in the UK. Maryam Nawaz, who is also PML-N's chief organiser, has been tasked to lead her party in the upcoming assembly elections in Punjab province. Nawaz Sharif has asked Maryam to lead rallies and meetings in Punjab ahead of …

Pakistan: Imran Khan accuses former Army Chief for Nawaz Sharif's disqualfication in Panama case
1 year, 11 months ago

Pakistan: Imran Khan accuses former Army Chief for Nawaz Sharif's disqualfication in Panama case

Firstpost  

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan claimed that former Army Chief General Bajwa had ‘sent two brigadiers’, who proved Nawaz Sharif was involved in the Panama case Islamabad: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday blamed former Army chief, Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa, for getting PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif disqualified in the Panama Papers case, the Dawn reported. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf …

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 …

‘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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Pakistan’s Chief Problem
2 years, 1 month ago

Pakistan’s Chief Problem

The Diplomat  

U.S. President Joe Biden described Pakistan as “one of the most dangerous nations in the world” at a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee fundraising dinner on October 13. And today, it is Khan and the military that are the two epicenters of Pakistan’s multipronged political incoherence, which manifests in the discourse surrounding the army chief’s appointment and the global skepticism surrounding …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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