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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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TTP's ceasefire call-off poses challenge for new Pak Army chief Munir
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
TTP ended the ceasefire agreed with the government in June and ordered fighters to stage attacks across the country, the Dawn newspaper reported on Monday.
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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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Pakistani government officially notifies General Asim Munir as new army ch
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The government's notification comes after Pakistan's President Arif Alvi approved the summary to appoint top military officers on Thursday.
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Committed to working with Pak leadership: US over naming of new army chief
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
On Thursday, Lieutenant General Asim Munir was named as the new chief of army staff (COAS), ending weeks of intense speculation and political tussle in the country. He will replace Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa, who is retiring after a three-year extension.
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Pak President Alvi approves appointment of Asim Munir as new army chief
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
President Arif Alvi on Thursday signed the summary and approved the appointment of Lieutenant General Asim Munir as the next Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Lt Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza as chairman of the joint chiefs of staff committee (CJCSC).
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Pakistan President meets Imran Khan hours after PM Shehbaz picks army chie
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Earlier today, Pakistan Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb announced that Lt Gen Asim Munir has been named as the chief of army staff and Lt Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza has been named as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee.
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