Obviously smart like all handsome men. Image courtesy: Twitter. But only two months later, in a surprise move, he was appointed DG ISI. 75 years, nothing learnt nothing changes here. #CapitalTV #CapitalNews #breakingnews #coas #armychief #islamabad #pakistan LIVE | Breaking News | Who Will Be Next Army Chief Of Pakistan? Munir, Pakistan's former spy chief, begins his new role amid bitter feuding between Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and former premier Imran Khan. He was the personal staff officer of the former army chief, Gen Raheel Sharif a position which gave him a ringside view of the decision-making processes at the highest-level. Only on rare occasions has the baton been passed to someone outside the top four most senior officers in an army that, with just under a million personnel in 2019, was the sixth largest in the world. It's the PM who has to decide finally. Please select a professional general that will not do any politics. our country by keeping an eye on both security Appoint the senior most and avoid this unnecessary controversy for good. From now on ward in future appoint the senior most as the Chief of Army Staff. Whoever comes should deal traitors with a firm hand, Another man who respects a criminal cabinet. However, his stint as the top intelligence officer turned out to be the shortest ever, as he was replaced by Lt-Gen Faiz Hamid within eight months, on the insistence of then-PM Imran Khan. Ltd. All rights reserved. The government should move with maturity and go with the senior most in these tense times so nobody points any fingers at political maneuvering in the selection of the next chief. I think new army chief must be prudent enough to put the country back to peace and prosperity.I not fan of any political face but feels Imran Khan has very few negatives as compared to his competitors Sharifs and Zardari.Only looking for prosperous Pakistan where common man can breath fresh air. This way the civilian government can focus on other more important affairs. but as Army Chief theirs job is very important to children education? Aitzaz Ahsan, a senior constitutional expert, said that Alvi could delay the approval of the appointments for 25 days. . Munir joined the Pakistani military through the Mangla Officers Training School (OTS) programme, where he won the prestigious Sword of Honour, given to the best performing cadet. If the convicted criminal PM selects his favorite then it doesn't matter who is the next COAS, things will be the same or even worse in Pakistan. Esablish the practice of appointing the Senior most. You can manage them any time by clicking on the notification icon. They are always the same in respect of all things. @Zia, since Parliament is sovereign and supreme only Parliament should have the right to decide the armed forces chiefs and the Supreme Court judges . Lt. Gen. Amir. Mark my words!!! A military source told Al Jazeera that Munir has a clear line of thinking and is considered apolitical in his approach. I would recommend to disband this institution that has lost 4 wars already and good for nothing. Totally ridiculous to see a corrupt PM decide on who should be the head of army. The Pakistan government may announce the name of the new army chief in the next few days. Gen Faiz Hamid will NOT be the next army chief. Compunode.com Pvt. Commander of the X Corps in Rawalpindi since September 2021, he was commissioned in 1987 into the 8th battalion of the Sind Regiment, an infantry unit. Despite assurances by the military that Bajwa will retire this time, there has been speculation that he could be given another extension due to the latest political and economic ructions in Pakistan. So that he feel obliged and be a yes sir man. The one who has the capacity to defend Sovereignty without compromising it and will to work within the constitutional boundary. The MI experience will help him look at the armys internal dynamics, while the ISI experience will serve him well for a global outlook in future.. He was given charge of the XI Corps in October 2021, following the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan. But government and military officials say Alvi's efforts failed as Khan continued hurling accusations at Bajwa. However, sources pointed out that a Shia Muslim has not served as the COAS in a long time, alluding that this could act as a deterrent to Lt Gen. Abbass appointment to the top job. It would be a big sin," he said, without naming Khan. And internal security has been a near constant problem due to insurgencies in ethnic Pashtun and Baloch regions. Like other 3rd world countries and ancient empires we always debate on the selection of Army Chief, in fact public have no interest on such policies. @Dr Anita, yeah we need another handsome. Bajwa set to go in November, so who will be next Pakistan Pakistan Army veterans are voicing support for Imran Khan after ouster. Lt General Faiz Hameed, currently serving as Commander of the XI Corps in Peshawar, was DG of the ISI from June 2019 to October 2021. Political commentators said he was removed after falling out with former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Surgeon Lists The Benefits Of The New Tech, Does It Hurt When You Breathe? That is the nature of the job. The Prime Minister or President should not appoint an Services Chiefs nor head of departments. [5] Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) Gen Nadeem Raza will also be retiring at the same time. @SaneMind1st, for conquering and reconquering Pakistan again and again . General Sanders was told during his visit last week that assistance from the UK was needed to stabilise Pakistan and fight threats to the West . Also on Thursday, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan said Sharif on Thursday had promoted Munir to the rank of four-star general and that Munir would not retire this week even if Alvi delays the endorsement of his appointment as the army chief. Pakistan has particularly been concerned about . and safety of our country and people of Pakistan. He has been a close aide of the incumbent COAS ever since he commanded troops in the Force Command Northern Areas as a brigadier under Gen Bajwa, who was then Commander X Corps. The outgoing chief will give the prime minister a list of senior-most generals to choose from. He was ultimately posted out to Peshawar, where he served for less than a year before being moved to the Bahawalpur Corps. Pakistans foreign ministry said Pakistan requests Afghanistans sovereign government to secure the border and take action against elements involved in terrorist ACTS in Pakistan.. Musharraf should be made the next COAS. 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Here is a look at some possible candidates: Belonging to the Sindh Regiment of the Pakistani Army, Lieutenant General Sahir Shamshad Mirza is the front-runner in the race. The best would be one who is not beholding to the US, the one who holds the security of Pakistan as task number one. Who will be the next Army Chief? He is a three-star ranking officer currently serving as a commander for Rawalpindi Corps. Does any of them own property abroad ? PA numbers mean nothing. In my opinion, his biggest challenge would be to restore the trust and confidence of the nation regarding the army, he said. Our history tells us that any misadventure by a COAS adversely affects the millions of Pakistanis. I hope we will never have any Niazi. As a brigadier, Lt Gen. Hameed served as chief of staff to General Bajwa. This technicality had led to speculation that the incumbent may be seeking or interested in another extension. Nor have any specific criteria been laid down for consideration for elevation, except for the vague condition that the general chosen to lead the army should have commanded a corps. The less said, the better. It was Lt Gen. Mirza who replaced Lt Gen. Abbas as commander of the X Corps in September 2021. @ENGR Hamid Shafiq, How you decide about the seniority when four generals are from the same batch and promoted to 3 star rank on the same day? He also joined former foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi in strategic talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in 2021. I simply do not understand why a political person should decide on a technical job. Sharifs ascension marks a significant shift in Islamabads power dynamics but now, all eyes are on the countrys other power centre, Rawalpindi, where another high-profile transition is slated for later this year: The appointment of a new army chief. Welcome to the unique and distinguished club and the clubhouse. Given his stint as head of intelligence [ISI] was shortened by Prime Minister Khan, after both reportedly fell out, PTI [Khans Tehreek-e-Insaf party] believes, Munir could be tilted against them, Muhammed Faisal Khan, an Islamabad-based security analyst, told Al Jazeera. That stint also enabled him to interact with the PML-N leadership as well as the top leadership of friendly countries. Currently, he is the chief of general staff (CGS), effectively running the army with direct oversight of both operations and intelligence directorates at GHQ. In a viral video, Bajwa, along with his wife, can be seen sitting on stairs as the man heckles and . Appointed chief in 2016, Bajwa sought to balance ties with China and the United States. The army chief's appointment is meant to be for three. Pakistanis admire our armed forces. Based on info in the article, the top 3 candidates should be Lt Gens SS Mirza, Nauman and Faiz. Neha Kakkar's Birthday: There Was Vada Pav, Pani Puri But No Rohanpreet Singh. All rights reserved. This website stores cookies on your computer. 18K 2.2M views 7 months ago Who Will Be The Next Army Chief Of Pakistan? hide caption. Updated: 16 Aug 2022, 06:45 PM IST PTI A file photo of Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif. Gen Bajwa and Lt-Gen Hamid have reportedly known each other for long. The Lieutenant-General, who, as ISI chief, fell out with then Prime Minister Imran Khan, has been picked by the Shehbaz Sharif government to be the next Chief of the Army Staff of Pakistan Having been through comments for the last few months, it occurs to me that the army is losing public respect. In that role, he was part of Gen Sharifs core team at GHQ, which supervised the military operation against the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other militants in North Waziristan. Those in the know of things also point out that only three corps commanders from Peshawar have risen to the rank of a four-star general in Pakistan General Sawar Khan, General Aslam Beg and General Ehsan ul Haq. So all military appointments must be army, @Samuel , Great idea, but will not be accepted by this imported Govt. This keeps the balance in favour of all. Ironically, none of the appointments worked out very well for him. Don't waste your time, it will be America who will choose the next army chief as usual. Even when a civilian government holds power, Pakistans generals retain a dominant influence over security matters and foreign affairs. Interestingly, four of the six senior lieutenant-generals at the time of Gen Bajwas retirement are from the same batch. His personal equation with General Bajwa goes back many years. Besides, he was also a member of the Sartaj Aziz-led committee on reforms for Gilgit-Baltistan. no matter who becomes our next Army Chief All are best. The institution with the most colonial mindset is still Army and how it operates. Pakistan's government has named a new army chief ending months of speculation over who would land what many see as the country's most powerful job. The goverment of poor, backward and underdeveloped countries select "apna admi" as chief of army. The parliament to pass a bill to fix the tenure of services chiefs for two years and no extension thereafter in any case. Give the post to IK. Among the frontrunners for the job are Lt Generals Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Azhar Abbas, Nauman Mahmood Raja and Faiz Hameed. The matter comes down to the prime ministers informal consultation with the outgoing army chief, his own perceptions and his discussions with his closest advisors. Whether you live in India or overseas, you can take a paid subscription by clicking here. This is very sad and condemnable. The simultaneous appointment of two four-star generals gives the government a little bit of space to pick a commander for the army without causing too much consternation among the top brass. Mr Khan, 70, who studied PPE at Oxford University and was a fixture in London high society after leading Pakistan to the country's sole Cricket World Cup victory in 1992, was ousted as Pakistan . | General Bajwa To Retire Breaking News: CNN-News18 Mega EXCLUSIVE | Inside track of new #Pakistan Army Show. Having gone through in detail the profiles of senior most military officers, Lt Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza is likely to be promoted as next CJCSC and Lt Gen Nauman Mehmood is likely to be promoted as next COAS. Khan has accused Bajwa of playing a role in his ouster, a charge Bajwa has denied. What if he is not as capable as the other candidates. Rolling a dice is the best strategy. The armys influence on the national life has been all-pervasive, and this transition is being closely watched; as political scientist Stephen Cohen, an expert on South Asia, wrote in his book The Idea of Pakistan, Time and time again, the armys way has been Pakistans way., Also Read: Pakistan Army veterans are voicing support for Imran Khan after ouster. Let the defence minister or PM as the supreme commander of all forces. Looking to economy of country, one who can convince army officers to sacrifice the privileges they enjoy. Imran's ambitions. Pakistans Constitution empowers the Prime Minister to appoint the Chief of Army Staff. The army chiefs is not the only four-star position that will fall vacant in November. Ltd. (www.compunode.com).Designed for Dawn. In short, anyone but Faiz. Bajwa also took an active interest in economic matters, as well he might given how much of the budget goes to the military. So far so good. Who ever ensures continuity of fat retirement benefits will be the chosen one. It is interesting to note that all of the four top contenders were promoted from Major General to Lieutenant General in 2019. No General will then align himself with any political party and thus you keep institutions (including judiciary) out of political affairs. Take out personal preferences and dislikes as is the practice in most civilised countries. He was posted as Gujranwala Corps commander, a position he held for two years, before being moved to the GHQ as Quartermaster General. A choice from 5 to 6 incarnations of the same persona is not much of a choice. He has commanded a division which overlooks Pakistans northern areas, including the disputed region of Kashmir, where he worked in tandem with Bajwa, who then headed the Pakistan armys elite X Corps. He said he hoped the new army chief would keep the military away from politics, in line with Bajwa's policy. In the clip, which went viral on social media, a man can be heard verbally abusing Bajwa and his wife in his native Pashto . Who cares about this appointment ? Terms of Use @TTA is responsible for TTP, ".and someone who does not care about internal politics." @Dr. Anitha Raj, It is not a beauty contest.The senior most is a good idea but see who is honest in this land of pure where everyone is tainted. Let the military seniors leadership decide based on merits than politics or politicians decide this. He was commander of the X Corps from September 2019 to September 2021. Mirza hails from a humble background and lost his parents when he was young. From now on ward in future appoint the senior most as the Chief of Army Staff. @Truth, i hope the concerned authorities also see this comment- popular up till now- a public opinion. Bajwa, in a recent televised address at an army gathering, called Khan's allegations a "false narrative.". Lt. Gen. Syed Asim Munir, seen here on Nov. 1, has been appointed to replace Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa as head of Pakistan's army when Bajwa completes his term on Nov. 29. A true loyal to the country. The seniority of this lot is determined on a technical basis ie, through the PA number assigned to them from their training days at the PMA and may or may not be of consequence when the new CJCSC and COAS are chosen. @ Mansur Ul Haque, that should be the the protocol..the seniority! As is the career trajectory of top generals in Pakistan Army, an officer usually serves as commander of a corps, Chief of General Staff at GHQ and Director General Military Operations before being appointed the Chief of Army Staff. Only in Pakistan that military matters are discussed in public forums, media and by politicians. Even though it may be a routine administrative matter in many other countries, the appointment of the army chief in Pakistan is highly debated. Also, if tthe seniority is observed, Pakistan will not lose the vital experiece of seniors to chosan one. General Shamshad Mirza Deserves the post of the COAS!, He is a Professional Soldier and the Army has been his Life and Passion from his Childhood when he Lost his Parents! Lt General Faiz Hameed, currently serving as Commander of the XI Corps in Peshawar, has held various key positions over the years. Times have changed, and so should Pakistan. As brigadier, Lt-Gen Hamid served as chief of staff of the X Corps under Gen Bajwa, who was then commanding the corps. Give another chance to Pervez Musharraf, he is the most sensible and genius of all. Soon after his promotion as army chief, Gen Bajwa posted him as director-general (Counter-Intelligence) at ISI, where he was not only responsible for internal security, but also political affairs. They are all same like New US president, only face are changed,policies and procedures reamin same in the Army and they follow each other. Doesnt matter. Also the process is much more detailed. Why Are Flights Tickets Experiencing An Unprecedented Surge? The one who will stop depriving people of Pakistan! USA will decide and they will tell Pakistan soon to declarer the same. This must change. However, consensus have to be developed by PDM on appointment of one person and this seems to be a difficult task, but not impossible. Politician have their own ambitions political or favoritism as has been happening during the tenure of Nawaz Sharif - who is no philosopher or a technical man nor Asif Zardari or the least Imran Khan. Make peace with our neighbours and become neutral. 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General Qamar Javed Bajwa is all set to retire on November 29 as Pakistan Army chief. The elder Sharif was repeatedly criticised for appointing officers he saw as an apna banda (his man). Gen. Bajwa, 61, was appointed as the army chief by the then prime minister, Nawaz Sharif, in 2016. How does it matter will anyone of them loot less of public money? The ongoing ruckus regarding the appointment of the next army chief in Pakistan may soon come to an end. Lt Gen Hameed has a lasting equation with Gen Bajwa which makes him one-up his other contenders. Through most of the last 75 years, it has seen itself as superior to all other organs of the state, and used its self-assigned job description as "defender of Pakistan's ideological boundaries" to intervene in politics several times directly through coups, and indirectly by bringing in a political party . Lt General Sahir Shamshad Mirza will be the senior-most serving officer in the Pakistan Army after Bajwa's retirement. Currently, in Pakistan, it is ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan and the military, which . @Dr. Anitha Raj, pleas suggest your choice. ThePrint with exceptional reporters, columnists and editors is doing just that. Outgoing chief Bajwa will give PM list of senior-most generals to choose from Published: November 17, 2022 13:25. Are Robotic Surgeries The Future Of Healthcare? An army chief who can stop corruption within the country with hard core and keep an eagle eye on the politicians activities. These three have had command positions that had geostrategic roles with crucial national security decision-making. At the time when the decision to appoint the next CJCSC and COAS is made, Lt-Gen Asim Munir will be the senior-most among the lot. They are of all same capabilities and IQ after reaching the top position. The incoming army chief could potentially play a key role in lowering the political temperature as Pakistan attempts to survive an economic crisis and recover from historic floods. The next Army chief will be selected by the US as always. if public wants army should be neutral to Govt or opposition , then Govt should be neutral to choose Army chief. There was no immediate comment from Khan about Munir, who was director general of the Inter-Services Intelligence when Khan was in office. Gen Bajwa, still 61, can therefore be eligible for another term. All have diverse experience in command staff and instructional postings. Nineteen of Pakistans 30 prime ministers were elected, but not one of them completed their five year terms. He has commanded an infantry division based in North Waziristan. Well send you latest news updates through the day. It is thrives to enl Yousufzai/AP Later on, I discovered that it was the army chief, who actually fed the U.S. he had a lobbyist in the U.S. called [former Pakistan ambassador to the U.S.] Husain Haqqani, hired by my . admin November 1, 2022 1. I have an idea .let public vote who is fairest of them all. Islamabad, Pakistan Pakistans Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has nominated Lieutenant General Asim Munir as the new army chief, putting an end to days of uncertainty that engulfed the nation. @TTA is responsible for TTP, you must be dreaming. Lt General Azhar Abbas Currently serving as Chief of General Staff (CGS) at the GHQ, Lt Gen Abbas is the other front-runner for Pak Army Chief position after Lt Gen Mirza. General Faiz Hameed is very controversial as he is involved in politics. Belonging to the Baloch Regiment, Lt-Gen Mehmood is currently president of the National Defence University. Maulana Fazal-ur-Rehman would like his favourite general, whereas, Zadari would like to have his favourite general and Shehbaz Sharif would like to choose his own favourite general being PM De facto PM, President, Foreign Minister, CJP, NAB Chairman, CM Punjab, CEC etc. Although the Sharif brothers will be looking to appoint someone less deserve on merits. Some political pundits say it might be difficult, if not impossible, for the PML-N leadership to consider him for the post of the next COAS due to the highly-publicised nature of his role as ISI chief during the last governments tenure. Estimates suggest that 20 generals would have retired between Bajwas extension in 2019 and the end of his tenure later this year, including at least seven lieutenant generals. hide caption. In no other country such activity would be a news. He is the most involved in pitics and he will get the post! They are always the same in respect of all things to make bulks and send to foreign accounts. According to constitutional experts, Alvi was bound to approve the appointments. While no official nominations have been announced yet as Bajwas successor, quite possibly the next Pakistani Army Chief has already been finalised. That way he might shut up. "The military is striking back with a vengeance," said Aqil Shah, an academic and author of the book "The Army and Democracy in Pakistan". (Twitter/@The_Nation) After much tumult and controversy over who should become the next Army chief of Pakistan, Lt General Asim Munir has been named to the post, arguably the most powerful in the country. Lack of rule and law is the only loophole we are required to fill to put the country on right direction. Then-prime minister Imran Khan had given him an extension in August, but the Supreme Court later demanded legislation on the re-appointment of the services chiefs. Their internal changes is nothing to do with us. He was given charge of the XI Corps in October 2021, following the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan. Most importantly, Lt Gen Mirza is a staunch institutionalist committed to the authority and prestige of the army. Prior to that, he commanded the Rawalpindi-based but Kashmir-centric and politically-significant X Corps, which indicates that he enjoys the complete trust of the present army chief. @AYAZ Shah, indeed faces dont tell the entire story. Prior to that, he was military secretary to then President Asif Zardari from 2011-13. Neutral has kept on making blunders since March. IF this governments political record were to be described as dark comedy, its economic management would be a Pakistan's Groundhog Day politics continue without missing a beat. This means that there are very few in the army with the credentials to take over as COAS. He will take charge on November 29 when the incumbent, General . He has also commanded divisions in Dera Ismail Khan and Okara in Punjab. He was commissioned in the 23rd Battalion of the Frontier Force Regiment. Also Read: Imran has damaged the idea of Pakistan. The next emperor. That posting provided him with the opportunity of liaising with foreign intelligence agencies on behalf of the ISI. A senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader a member of the federal cabinet hinted in background discussions that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif could initiate discussions on the appointment by the end of August, and possibly take a decision by mid-September. Khan wants snap elections and for Sharif to step down. Since the Taliban recaptured power in August 2021, ties between Pakistan and Afghanistan have encountered a period of uncertainty. Army chief appointment is made bigger than it really needs to be in this country. On Thursday, Defense Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif told reporters that Munir's nomination as the army chief was "based on merit, law and according to the constitution." 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