Pakistan's PM names Asim Munir as new army chief-information minister

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Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appointed Lieutenant General Asim Munir as the new chief of army staff (COAS) Munir, the most senior of six generals considered for the position, will replace Lt. Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa, who will retire on November 29 after commanding the army for six years.

Published 2 months ago · Islamabad, Pakistan

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Times of India

Pakistan's Prime Minister names Lt General Asim Munir as his pick for new Army chief

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BBC News

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Reuters

Pakistan's PM names Asim Munir as new army chief-information minister

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2 months ago·United Kingdom

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