Army chief calls on PM Shehbaz

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Army chief calls on PM Shehbaz

The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Published December 1, 2022

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff Gen Syed Asim Munir calls on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the PM Office on Wednesday. —APP

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ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff Gen Syed Asim Munir called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for his maiden meeting at the latter’s office on Wednesday.

Mr Sharif congratulated him on assuming responsibilities as COAS.

He said the nation was happy over Gen Munir’s becoming the new army chief and expressed the hope that civil-military relations would strengthen.

The prime minister also said Gen Munir’s professional and leadership qualities would help the armed forces’ institution grow stronger.

They also discussed armed forces’ professional and national security matters.

The army chief thanked the PM for the good wishes extended to him.

Published in Dawn, December 1st, 2022

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Dec 01, 2022 08:47am

He looks like Ziaul Haque. Hope the resemblance ends there. This country will not survive another Zia.

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Tamil Tulukan Speaks

Dec 01, 2022 08:51am

Should it not be the other way round

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Constantine

Dec 01, 2022 08:52am

Why has the new army chief general sab brought a stick with him to meet pm of the nation.

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Dr Ahmad - Melbourne

Dec 01, 2022 08:59am

……shoe polishing never ends/stop for poor Showbaz………

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salman

Dec 01, 2022 09:05am

COAS also first me the President. Why giving importance to PM only

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Dr Ahmad - Melbourne

Dec 01, 2022 09:07am

……funny photo; poor showbaz look scared of this newly appointed general who is smiling…..

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KPK Booster

Dec 01, 2022 09:11am

And please don't scratch each other backs this time to plunder the billions of this poor country.

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Javed

Dec 01, 2022 09:40am

The ‘Boss’ pays a visit to brief his expectations.

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Shaukat Imran

Dec 01, 2022 09:49am

Why is everyone only blaming Bajwa for all of the issues? All the generals & officers close to Bajwa need to be screened. They are all part of the problem and must face accountability

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HAJI

Dec 01, 2022 09:52am

Change does not occur instantly, it takes time.

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Dec 01, 2022 10:29am

They need to discuss about eliminating talibans in pakistan not just government issues.

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Nick, NY

Dec 01, 2022 10:47am

What a matter of global shame! New COAS taking orders from one of the most crook and corrupt politician!

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Naim

Dec 01, 2022 10:50am

Is it really a change or continuation?

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Alexa

Dec 01, 2022 10:59am

They need each other; otherwise IK will gobble them in no time.

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Alexa

Dec 01, 2022 11:04am

Munir needs lot of medals and ribbons ASAP, like Bajwa. His shirt looks plain.

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We The Billions Muslims

Dec 01, 2022 11:19am

@Ma, Zia was Great

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Dec 01, 2022 11:20am

United we stand, divided we fall.

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Ihsan

Dec 01, 2022 11:43am

Our PM never seems to make eye contact with people in power.

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Mirza

Dec 01, 2022 11:49am

@salman, That shows the bias!

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Pathanoo

Dec 01, 2022 12:22pm

"The prime minister also said Gen Munir’s professional and leadership qualities would help the armed forces’ institution grow stronger." And added that he was sure that the General's ahsas (wealth) would increase at least a thousand fold before he retires.

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Philosopher (From Japan)

Dec 01, 2022 12:24pm

@Dr Ahmad - Melbourne , unfortunately, Niazi was keep asking his Shoes to be polished with Niazi's tongue but failed to get...Now, they are trying to get the US's Shoes to be polished. Fawad is trying to mend the relationship with the USA with his innate ability of spit-licking.

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Qbmx

Dec 01, 2022 12:36pm

Where and when do those Terrorists training camps get set up?

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Qbmx

Dec 01, 2022 12:39pm

“There is a secret compartment in this desk with those missing Rolex IK talks about, it’s all your.” Just put the stick away.

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Justice

Dec 01, 2022 12:50pm

I am pretty sure they are discussing about how to manage IK's madness. IK has become a headache to people of Pakistan.

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Syed (UK)

Dec 01, 2022 12:54pm

Banda hukam Ka tabedar hay Sir.. Baki photo session Acha hay ..LOL

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AHAQ

Dec 01, 2022 03:02pm

What matters is who has the stick in his hand.

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Pakistani1

Dec 01, 2022 05:16pm

Army should stay out of politics and play it legal role in defending Pakistan borders.

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Pakistani1

Dec 01, 2022 05:17pm

How many time will he meet the PM?

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Pakistani1

Dec 01, 2022 05:17pm

How many times will he meet the PM in this short period?

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DEMAGOGUE

Dec 01, 2022 08:25pm

@salman, Earlier he met President that’s fine. The COAS will always present before the PM the financial crunches in Army Affairs. Though the Defense Budget is there, the contingency huge expenditure occurred in managing flood relief operations, besides the expensive oil prices had placed a negative effects on Defense Procurement of imported stuff. If PM fails to resolve financial crunches, he may be asked to hold elections, a way forward to stability.

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DEMAGOGUE

Dec 01, 2022 10:42pm

@Justice, Not exactly. In fact the new COAS will maintain a balanced relationship with PDM & PTI. The PDM should resolve their political issues with PTI politically, and forget any covert help from any organization. The great onus today is on fresh elections. The performance of PDM is not exemplary or impressive, to justify their completion of so called tenure. They must leave, and let elections happen.

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Long Live Nagaland

Dec 02, 2022 12:41am

@Constantine, illiterate it's called a Batton which a high-ranking (military) officer keeps with him as a piece of their uniform

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