Pakistan’s Prime Minister appoints Asim Munir as new Army Chief: Report

Pakistan’s Prime Minister appoints Asim Munir as new Army Chief: Report

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chose Lieutenant-General Asim Munir as the new chief of army staff (COAS), following weeks of intense speculation and rumors.

Marriyum Aurangzeb A, Minister of Information, made the announcement on Twitter, saying the premier made the decision while exercising his constitutional powers. She went on to say that Lt Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza had been chosen to chair the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC).

The new chief will take over from outgoing General Qamar Javed Bajwa, who will retire later this month after a six-year term. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif told the media minutes after the announcement that the “advice” had been forwarded to President Alvi.

He stated that all issues had been resolved in accordance with the law and the Constitution, and he urged the nation not to view it through a “political lens.”