General Bajwa Gets A 3-Year Extension as Chief of the Army Staff

Prime Minister Imran Khan has approved a three-extension in the service of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

The PM Office has issued a statement in this regard. “General Qamar Javed Bajwa is appointed Chief of Army Staff for another term of three years from the date of completion of current tenure. The decision has been taken in view of the regional security environment,” states the PMO.

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