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PILDAT says Feb 8 polls record lowest fairness score since 2013

  The Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (PILDAT) has issued a report detailing its assessment of the recently-concluded general election, expressing deep concerns over a decline in fairness scores compared to previous election cycles.

New COAS General Asim Munir takes reins

  General Sayed Asim Munir on Tuesday took charge as the 17th Army chief of Pakistan at a ceremony held at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi. 

Shahbaz Sharif Picks Lt Gen Asim Munir as New army chief

  Hours after receiving a summary about Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s nominations for the next army chief and Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), President Arif Alvi touched down in Lahore for a meeting with PTI chief Imran Khan. 

Who will become New Army Chief: Shahbaz Zardari meet to decide

  Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and PPP co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari held a meeting at the Prime Minister’s House on Tuesday to discuss the “overall situation” of the country. A statement released by Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said the former president inquired about PM Shehbaz’s well-being and was thanked for his visit. It is pertinent to mention here that Shehbaz had tested positive for Covid-19 on November 15 after returning from the UK.  It was the third time the prime minister had tested positive for the virus.  The meeting between the two leaders today was held amid the process for the next army chief’s appointment.

COAS discharge summary: Defence ministry yet to start the process

  The summary for the discharge of incumbent army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa is yet to be issued by the Ministry of Defense (MoD) under Rule 12 of the Pakistan Army Act 1954. 

Pakistan names new Army Chief

New Army General Rehel Sharif is said to be the brother of a dead war hero,  ISPR Islamabad : Pakistan has named General Rahel Sharif as its new army chief in place of General Ashfaq Pervaiz Kiyani who is retiring this month. General Sharif is said to be the brother of a dead war hero, according to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), which also released the time less photo of new army general.

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