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Gen Bajwa's claim of army not interfering in Pak political matters has fal
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The article quoted Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (PILDAT) President Ahmed Bilal Mehboob as stating that Gen Bajwa "is leaving behind a shattered public image of the army as a legacy because of the choices he made during his six years in command".
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Pakistan: Imran Khan accuses former army chief General Qamar Bajwa of play
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has accused the former army chief (retired) General Qamar Javed Bajwa of playing a "double game" with his government, The Nation reported citing a local TV channel. Khan accepted that he committed a "big mistake" by extending the tenure of the then C
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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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Pakistan Army kills man during exchange of fire in North Waziristan
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Pakistan's army wing, Inter-Services Public Relations said that the "terrorist" was involved in high-profile terrorist activities against security forces, as well as kidnapping for ransom. He was also wanted by the Counter Terrorism Department in multiple cases.
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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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"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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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, 4 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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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf senator arrested for controversial tweets
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf senator Azam Swati was arrested because of his tweets against the Pakistan army
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Pakistani government officially notifies General Asim Munir as new army ch
Updated : 3 years, 4 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, 4 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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