Pakistan govt initiates talks with Imran Khan's PTI to resolve deadlock over appointment of new army chief
• 2 years agoThe development came as Finance Minister Ishaq Dar met with President Arif Alvi on Friday and offered dialogue to resolve political issues. The purpose of the meeting was to ensure that the process regarding the appointment of a new Pakistan Army chief would culminate smoothly
General Bajwa was given ‘lucrative offer’ in March amid political turmoil in Pakistan: Army
• 2 years agoThe revelation came as the country was grappling with different versions about the killing of journalist Arshad Sharif in Kenya and indirect allegations against the armed forces
Pakistan: Senator Azam Swati detained and tortured by intelligence agencies after tweeting against General Bajwa
• 2 years agoSpeaking to reporters outside a sessions court, the PTI leader said he was not arrested for breaking the law, violating the Constitution or fundamental rights. He said he was arrested for 'taking name of Bajwa, and that is the violation'
Troubled by flash floods and economic turmoil, Pakistan chooses to debate who will be the next top general
• 2 years agoThe debate in Pakistan is fixated on who will succeed Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa even though the country is pulling through the aftermath of devastating flash floods and is staring at an economic crisis
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to consult elder brother Nawaz on appointment of next army chief, says report
• 2 years agoNawaz Sharif, the elder brother of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has been living in London since November 2019 when he was allowed to go there for medical treatment but never returned. He served thrice as the prime minister of Pakistan and appointed at least four Army chiefs
Days after seeking help in securing IMF loan, Pakistan army chief Bajwa likely to visit US: Report
• 3 years agoLast month Bajwa reached out to Washington requesting help in early disbursement of funds from the IMF for cash-strapped Pakistan. Bajwa's intervention was criticised by various Pakistani leaders including former prime minister Imran Khan
Pakistan's General Bajwa talks to US CENTCOM Commander amid debt crisis
Fp Staff • 3 years agoDuring the call, General Bajwa and General Kurilla, discussed matters of mutual interests, regional stability as well as defence and security cooperation in detail
Decision on extension for Pakistan Army chief Gen Bajwa can wait, says Imran Khan
• 3 years agoBajwa, a close confidante of Khan, was to retire on 29 November 2019 at the end of his three-year original term but the prime minister gave the army chief an extension till 28 November 2022, citing the regional security situation
Daily Bulletin: 3 cops suspended over delay in filing FIR in Hyderabad rape and murder case; Maha Assembly to elect Speaker; Islamic State claims London attack; day's top stories
Fp Staff • 5 years agoDaily Bulletin: 3 cops suspended over delay in filing FIR in Hyderabad rape and murder case; Maha Assembly to elect Speaker; Islamic State claims London attack; Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh to address rallies in Jharkhand; day's top stories
Pakistani troops prepared to 'go to any extent' to help Kashmiris, says Qamar Javed Bajwa at meeting with corps commanders
• 6 years agoPakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa said that his troops are prepared to 'go to any extent' to help Kashmiris after article 370 was revoked.