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Chief of Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa congratulated Prime Minister Imran Khan on assuming the top ministerial job during their meeting on Monday, DawnNewsTV reported.
The PM and the army chief discussed the country's security situation in what was their first meeting since Khan become the 22nd premier of Pakistan.
The two leaders vowed to maintain their efforts to ensure long-lasting peace and stability in the region.
Khan had formally assumed the office of the country’s chief executive following an impressive oath-taking ceremony at President House on August 18, which was attended by a number of dignitaries, including senior PTI members, parliamentarians, services chiefs, diplomats and celebrities.
In 2017, Khan and Bajwa had held their first meeting when the former congratulated the latter over his promotion and appointment. The congratulatory visit had taken place almost four months after the appointment of the army chief.
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Aug 27, 2018 03:10pm
Look at the body language of both
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Aug 27, 2018 03:11pm
Good to hear that
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Aug 27, 2018 03:13pm
The expressions of the faces on the photo of the news has two different moods.
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Aug 27, 2018 03:22pm
Great start of “one nation, one cause”.
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Aug 27, 2018 03:23pm
Are we sure our real problem is security? Whose security the meeting is referred to? Kindly focus our economy, make water reservoirs, focus health and literacy.
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Aug 27, 2018 03:26pm
Imran Khan the nation is expecting a lot from you and your government. Please remember accountability should be across the board. Please do not spare any individual or institution. No one should be above the law. That is the only way we can rise as a nation. Prayers for your success. Long Live Pakistan.
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Aug 27, 2018 03:31pm
PM Imran khan, General Bajwa and CJP saqib Nisar a team full of patriotics
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Aug 27, 2018 03:32pm
That is prime need of Pakistan-hope the get the necessary support!
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Aug 27, 2018 03:35pm
Good to see ...the two brave person
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Aug 27, 2018 03:42pm
Threre are only 03 (three) organs of the State; (1) Parliament (2), Executive, and (3) Judiciary.
Imran Khan will have to ensure that no other institution tries to act as the fourth organ of the State or seeks to superimpose itself on the civilian supremacy. There should be no compromise on this principle. maintaining this supremacy will be the real test for the PTI government.
Having lived abroad for years Imran Khan should know what Democracy means.
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Aug 27, 2018 03:44pm
Good start
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Aug 27, 2018 03:45pm
Finally: an honest elected Prime Minister and the Armed Forces on the same page. Positive development is set to take off.
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Aug 27, 2018 03:46pm
the two person can give us a bright future.
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Aug 27, 2018 03:54pm
In many ways, the expectations of the people are a little too much, hope that as people, we will remember that the issues are bigger than life, they didn’t get this bad over night, it will take time to resolve them, but than again, some promises made by IK were also unrealistic, like eliminating corruption in six months, there is no way to solve Big issues like that in days, it’s goibg to take the entire 5 years just to crack it open.
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Aug 27, 2018 03:55pm
Good to see two great and patriotic man who’ll work for betterment of this coincidence
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Aug 27, 2018 03:56pm
Good to see, two brave and strong personalities are discussing peace in the region. Please adhere to your principles and do not let anybody get away, no NRO's, accountability must continue at all level, no compromise on nation's sovereignty, improve poor people's lifestyle, provide them justice, education, health care, clean drinking water and job opportunities. All these are challenges and will take time, but public have trusted IK and support him all the way. Good luck!
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Aug 27, 2018 03:56pm
Finally the Pakistan military have a PM with whom they can brief about national security without a second thought unlike the previous government who used to leak sensitive Information to the press
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Aug 27, 2018 04:01pm
@Sab Se Pehle Pakistan .. slowly but surely... but we have to be vigilant and always question the authority, if our expectations as the citizen are not met... silence from the good people brought us to our knees... let us not be silent anymore...
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Aug 27, 2018 04:08pm
Good to see that the tables are clear of all ‘refreshments’ like dry fruits, candies, sweetmeats, club sandwiches, teacups, etc, etc, of the previous era.
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Aug 27, 2018 04:09pm
A PM who looks fitter than the COAS.
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Aug 27, 2018 04:12pm
Where did they meet?
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Aug 27, 2018 04:13pm
@Sab Se Pehle Pakistan why only IK and his government be held accountable. Everyone should be . Especially the army
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Aug 27, 2018 04:13pm
New era of nation building.
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Aug 27, 2018 04:14pm
Who is meeiting whom?
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Aug 27, 2018 04:21pm
IK looks fitter than the COAS :)
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Aug 27, 2018 04:24pm
What a dream to have the 2 most powerful people in pakistan on the same page. I hope they find a way to work together for the sake of Pakistan. INSHALLAH
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Aug 27, 2018 04:29pm
Unity is the most important thing among all Muslim ummah
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Aug 27, 2018 04:33pm
Just not words, need action.
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Aug 27, 2018 04:35pm
good
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Aug 27, 2018 04:51pm
Father and Son of the Nation
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Aug 27, 2018 05:05pm
@Shahid - How does their "body language" look to you?
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Aug 27, 2018 05:28pm
The body language is giving many clues!
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Aug 27, 2018 05:30pm
Can any one mention one nation's name other than Pakistan where Army chief sit next to Premier?
It is wrong optic & convey wrong message to outside world.
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Aug 27, 2018 05:54pm
Very clear from the picture who is incharge
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Aug 27, 2018 05:59pm
IK should extend Gen Bajwa and CJP Nisar tenure. Pakistan at this time needs stability and patriotic like them.
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Aug 27, 2018 06:03pm
@Socrates When leaders are honest, patriotic and leadership calibre, the no other organ of state need tostep in. Only when crooks, looters, liars, cheats who care for themselves and not the nation invite other organs. How to identify the crooks, they normally have dynastic rule.
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Aug 27, 2018 06:05pm
Did Army Chief salute the PM?
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Aug 27, 2018 06:05pm
@LAHORI KID absolutely right but where there is a will, thwre is a way. IK can achieve alot by rooting corruption out from the top. He has started and is taking time to pick right candidates. Once his team is in place, see the wheels roll. The domino effect will start.
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Aug 27, 2018 06:06pm
@Shahid Bodes well and rhe enemies are hating it.
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Aug 27, 2018 06:06pm
@Hello123 PM and COAS of the nation.
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Aug 27, 2018 06:07pm
Army Chief and PM Mr. Khan's peace talks can say the message all over the country " YES TOGETHER WE CAN"
and this sweet relationship would be the key of success of "Naya Pakistan"
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Aug 27, 2018 06:15pm
Both look very calm and relaxed which is good sign for future
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Aug 27, 2018 06:17pm
Only an honest leader can make Pakistan survive, popular leaders can't, popularity is only for one day match.
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Aug 27, 2018 07:05pm
Army should work in imran command
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Aug 27, 2018 07:06pm
@Singh very good
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Aug 27, 2018 07:24pm
@Shahid COAS is more relaxed and in command, however, our PM despite the mandate from the public appears cautious and on guard. Rightfully so.
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Aug 27, 2018 08:06pm
By the way, its not the expressions or the moods, Imran Khan seem to be relaxed yet focused, the COAS is more attentive and therefore paying attention for one reason only, in my opinion, he likes what he is hearing, so he's showing respect. What will come of it in the coming days is anyone's guess. The Army will respect any leader who shows authentic and genuine leadership and concerns,
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Aug 27, 2018 08:10pm
@Singh : Your observation is correct. This and many other similar yet abnormal things happen only in Pakistan.
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Aug 27, 2018 09:10pm
@LAHORI KID Agree with you. He must be realistic in his promises. He must promise less and deliver more rather than promise more and deliver none. Talk is cheap.
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Aug 27, 2018 09:13pm
@Arif Because he is not a corrupt and is honest hard working person
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Aug 27, 2018 09:28pm
The picture says it all. The PM Khan is smiling and the General does not have a stick in his hand. First time in the history, the PM and the COAS seem to be on the same page. Good things are expected for Pakistan
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Aug 27, 2018 10:26pm
Pakistan is a nation since birth facing threat to its existence by another nation, ironically it’s neighbor. Hence it’s imperative the security institutions must remain on board, with government and vice versa. That remain in place for 70 years, and will remain indefinitely unless Pak security is unsurmountable. Every step be it Trade, travel, must have a policy visioned through advise of security institutions. In unison the government must go ahead in all spheres of policies. Best wishes & expectations for PTI governments.
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Aug 27, 2018 11:50pm
@Singh Everywhere army chief sometimes sits next to head of civilian govt - US is an example.
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Aug 27, 2018 11:51pm
@Rajeev Kumar both are meeting each other. Mutual respect.
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Aug 28, 2018 12:14am
@Singh. Where in the world did you get your information. There are times when they must converse in private, they discuss situations, foreign and domestic, terrorism and security, that information is only on need to know basis. Are you expecting them to email each other or send postcards. These are two most powerful leaders of our country, I don't expect them to communicate in any other way.
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Aug 28, 2018 05:33am
The govt is on honeymoon period, let's wait and watch what will happen after six months!
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Aug 28, 2018 07:31am
PM Khan and COAS meet and the first topic of discussion should be cut in the defense budget.
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