General Asim Munir takes charge as chief of Pakistan's powerful army

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Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appointed Lt. Gen. Asim Munir as the country's new chief of army staff (COAS) The change of guard in the Pakistan military has come at a difficult time for the country. Anand Arni, former special secretary in India's external intelligence agency, throws light on what Munir's appointment means for Pakistan.

Published 2 months ago · Islamabad, Pakistan

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Times of India

Asim Munir takes charge as Pakistan's army chief

General Asim Munir, Pakistan's former spymaster, on Tuesday assumed charge as the country's new army chief, replacing Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa who retired after two consecutive three-year terms. He is the first army chief who has headed both powerful intelligence agencies - the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and the Military Intelligence (MI).

2 months ago·Mumbai, India

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Reuters

General Asim Munir takes charge as chief of Pakistan's powerful army

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan - General Asim Munir on Tuesday took charge as Pakistan's new army chief, a key change of command in an institution that plays a huge influential role in the governance of the nuclear-armed nation. Munir, who was named as the new chief last week, takes control at a time when the army has been drawn into a political showdown between the government and former Prime

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Hindu

What kind of Army Chief will Asim Munir make in Pakistan?

Ayesha Siddiqa speaks to us on Pakistan’s new Army Chief, and if he will try and fix the popular Imran Khan.

2 months ago·India

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NDTV

General Asim Munir Takes Charge As Chief Of Pakistan Army

General Asim Munir on Tuesday took charge as Pakistan's new army chief, a key change of command in an institution that plays a huge influential role in the governance of the nuclear-armed nation.

2 months ago·New Delhi, India

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Associated Press News

Pakistan's new army chief takes charge of military

Pakistan’s new military chief has taken command of the country's armed forces. The army has historically wielded huge influence in Pakistan, ruling it for half of the country's 75-year history.

2 months ago·United States

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