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Imran Khan promises to take 'No action' against former Army Chief after co
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
While addressing the meeting of a delegation of Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) at his Zaman Park residence in Lahore, Khan said that the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir himself has said that he will remain neutral.
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Pakistan Army chief General Munir has his hands full with TTP-Afghan Talib
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
General Munir has his hands full with the TTP-Afghan Taliban, politics and internal dynamics of the army leadership. The TTP cannot be pushed back without dealing with the Afghan Taliban as it is the Taliban which is protecting the TTP.
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The Fabulous lives of Pakistani Generals
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
An army's role around the world is to protect its country from perceived and actual threats and to ensure national security. But in Pakistan, where extortion and corruption are rife, the army takes on the role of the mafia.
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Pakistan Army in limbo as country faces economic, political upheaval
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Crickton said that Pakistan's military, considered to be the most institute in the country, has been the only stable and formidable institution even as the country "faced political, economic, judicial, and religious upheavals."
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"Pakistan makes statements to divert attention": Defence expert on Pak arm
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
In response to the barbed remarks of newly appointed Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir on India, defence expert Qamar Agah said that Pakistan has made this kind of statement in the past as well in order to divert attention.
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Will defend every inch of motherland, if attacked, says Pak's Army Chief M
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
During a visit to the frontline troops of Line of Control (LoC) in Rakhchikri sector, Munir on Saturday said, "Let me make it categorically clear, Pakistan's armed forces are ever ready, not only to defend every inch of our motherland but, to take the fight back to the enemy, if ever, war
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Imran Khan directs PTI leaders to refrain from criticizing Pak's new army
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on Friday directed his party leaders to "Please ensure there is no criticism of the new Chief and Army Staff."
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"Do not forget armed forces are servants of people": Imran Khan to new Pak
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
This comes a day after General Asim Munir took over the command from outgoing Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa. Marking an end to his six-year tenure as the most powerful person in the country, Bajwa passed the baton of command to Lt Gen Munir at a ceremony held at the
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Pakistan Army's reputation saw 'decline' under Gen Bajwa's tenure
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
General Bajwa is the person who institutionalized the present model of governance in Pakistan - a "hybrid regime."
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Former Pak ISI chief seeks early retirement with Gen Munir's elevation to
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Former ISI chief Gen Faiz Hamid, who is considered close to former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, has opted for early retirement
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Lt Gen Asim Munir takes command as Pakistan's 17th Army chief
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Munir, who was to retire on November 27, two days before Bajwa completed an extended tenure of almost six years, was among six generals in the race for the top post -- a cause for much uncertainty and speculation till this week.
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What led to appointment of Asim Munir as Pak's new Army chief?
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The hype and hoopla created over the appointment of Pakistan's new army chief came to rest after General Asim Munir and General Sahir Shamshad Mirza were notified as the next chief of army staff (COAS) and chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) respectively on November 24.
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