Five stars, one agenda: Asim Munir tightens grip on PakistanGeneral Asim Munir is now Field Marshal in Pakistan. The move is seen as political amid military setbacks. Imran Khan criticized the decisi...
23 May, 2025, 11.50 PM IST
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif approves early retirement of Lt. Gen Hamid, who was shortlisted for the post of Army chief: ReportFormer ISI chief Gen Munir has replaced Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa, who retired on November 29 after serving two consecutive three-year terms as...
02 Dec, 2022, 06.57 PM IST
US views 'prosperous' and 'democratic' Pakistan as critical to its interests: White House after Army leadership changesFormer ISI chief General Asim Munir has replaced General Qamar Javed Bajwa, who retired on November 29 after serving two consecutive three-...
01 Dec, 2022, 11.02 AM IST
What led to appointment of Asim Munir as Pak's new Army chief?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 ...
28 Nov, 2022, 05.44 PM IST
Pakistan Army General Sahir Shamshad Mirza takes charge as new chairman joint chiefs of staff committeeAccording to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) - military's media wing, a "smartly turned-out" joint services guard presented the ...
27 Nov, 2022, 07.40 PM IST
Top Pak general seeks early retirement after appointment of Gen Munir as Army chief: ReportOther names in the list included Lt Gen Asim Munir, Lt Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Lt Gen Azhar Abbas, Lt Gen Nauman Mehmood, Lt Gen Faiz Ham...
25 Nov, 2022, 06.33 PM IST
Pakistan's Prime Minister names Lt General Asim Munir as his pick for new Army chiefLt Gen Munir will succeed 61-year-old General Qamar Javed Bajwa, who is set to retire next Tuesday, November 29. Bajwa ruled out extendid h...
24 Nov, 2022, 12.52 PM IST
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif consults allies over next Army chief's appointmentThe decision on the appointment is expected to be made before November 25 when the premier is leaving for Ankara on a two-day visit. Bajwa,...
24 Nov, 2022, 11.37 AM IST
Pakistan govt receives names of senior generals for next Army chiefAlthough it did not mention the names, but it is believed that the six men include Lt Gen Asim Munir (currently Quarter Master General), Lt...
23 Nov, 2022, 12.16 PM IST
Lt-Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza seen as frontrunner for next Pakistan Army chiefA senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader hinted in background discussions that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif could initiate dis...
16 Aug, 2022, 06.26 PM IST
General Qamar Bajwa's pro-democratic credentials tilted the balance: Pakistan mediaThe military has been in charge of the country for more than half of Pakistan's nearly 70-year history since independence from Britain.
28 Nov, 2016, 06.20 PM IST
General Zubair Mahmood Hayat takes charge as Pakistan's new Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff CommitteeThe CJSCS controls the key areas of nuclear command and strategic assets and plays an effective role in the security of the country. He is ...
28 Nov, 2016, 05.04 PM IST
Lt Gen Haroon Aslam resigns after he fails to become Pakistan Army chiefAslam was the senior most General after Kayani. However, Sharif yesterday appointed Lt Gen Raheel Sharif as the 15th Chief of the Army Staf...
28 Nov, 2013, 01.55 PM IST
- PM Nawaz Sharif says will choose army chief, head of JCSC together
Nawaz Sharif said he would choose the new Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (JCSC) and the army chief together due to "compre...
07 Oct, 2013, 07.36 PM IST
Who is next after General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani?The appointment of the next army chief has gained wide attention in view of past difficulties faced by civilian govts in appointment to the...
13 Sep, 2013, 12.09 PM IST