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 is supposed take place with the outgoing chief. There are no clear rules here in the constitution, but it was quite unprecedented for the PM to do this, usually relying on the ‘advice’ of the chief. If this new ‘tradition’ is followed, the Sharif will have to accept the ‘informal recommendation’ of the army chief and just go with that, or equally constitutionally, he could just choose the Senior-most.

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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 …

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

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

News 18  

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

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

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

Al Jazeera  

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

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 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 …

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 …

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

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

ABP News  

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

Imran Khan’s fate hangs in balance amid persisting unease in civil military relations in Pakistan
3 years, 1 month ago

Imran Khan’s fate hangs in balance amid persisting unease in civil military relations in Pakistan

Firstpost  

How much of a long rope the army leadership gives to the Imran Khan government may depend on a variety of complex factors over the next few months The takeover by Lt Gen Nadeem Ahmed Anjum as Director-General, Inter-Services Intelligence, took place eventually on 20 November, bringing to a close the unseemly spat that occurred between Army Chief Gen Qamar …

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

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

Firstpost  

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

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

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

News 18  

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

EXPLAINED: 'A Technical Error'? The Controversy In Pakistan Over ISI Chief's Appointment
3 years, 2 months ago

EXPLAINED: 'A Technical Error'? The Controversy In Pakistan Over ISI Chief's Appointment

News 18  

The over-riding clout that the army enjoys in Pakistan is well known with the country’s civilian rulers widely seen as being beholden to its military establishment. Which would explain why an impasse between Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and its army chief Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa over the appointment of the new chief of the powerful Inter-Services Intelligence has raised …

Imran Khan and the Generals
3 years, 3 months ago

Imran Khan and the Generals

The Diplomat  

Imran Khan, Pakistan’s 22nd prime minister, may turn out to be the second in the country’s history to complete at least one full term. Former Prime Minister Sharif made a speech in November 2020 naming Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa and the head of Inter-Services Intelligence, Lt. General Faiz Hameed, responsible for the military’s political intervention to secure Khan’s election. …

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