Army chief calls on PM Shehbaz
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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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Dec 01, 2022 08:51am
Should it not be the other way round
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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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Dec 01, 2022 08:59am
……shoe polishing never ends/stop for poor Showbaz………
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Dec 01, 2022 09:05am
COAS also first me the President. Why giving importance to PM only
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Dec 01, 2022 09:07am
……funny photo; poor showbaz look scared of this newly appointed general who is smiling…..
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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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Dec 01, 2022 09:40am
The ‘Boss’ pays a visit to brief his expectations.
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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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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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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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Dec 01, 2022 10:50am
Is it really a change or continuation?
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Dec 01, 2022 10:59am
They need each other; otherwise IK will gobble them in no time.
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Dec 01, 2022 11:04am
Munir needs lot of medals and ribbons ASAP, like Bajwa. His shirt looks plain.
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Dec 01, 2022 11:19am
@Ma, Zia was Great
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Dec 01, 2022 11:20am
United we stand, divided we fall.
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Dec 01, 2022 11:43am
Our PM never seems to make eye contact with people in power.
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Dec 01, 2022 11:49am
@salman, That shows the bias!
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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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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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Dec 01, 2022 12:36pm
Where and when do those Terrorists training camps get set up?
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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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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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Dec 01, 2022 12:54pm
Banda hukam Ka tabedar hay Sir.. Baki photo session Acha hay ..LOL
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Dec 01, 2022 03:02pm
What matters is who has the stick in his hand.
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Dec 01, 2022 05:16pm
Army should stay out of politics and play it legal role in defending Pakistan borders.
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Dec 01, 2022 05:17pm
How many time will he meet the PM?
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Dec 01, 2022 05:17pm
How many times will he meet the PM in this short period?
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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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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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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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