BY IFTIKHAR MASHWANI
ISLAMABAD:Appointment of Chief of Army Staff process to be completed by November 25,2022.This was stated by Defence minister Khawaja Asif on Monday.He said the process of chief of army staff’s (COAS) appointment will be completed by November 24 or 25.
After attending a consolatory meeting at the PM House, Khawaja Asif said the process for appointment of new COAS has been initiated and will be completed by November 25.
“I think progress will be made on the summary by tomorrow or day after tomorrow.”
Replying to a question, the defence minister said the PM House has not received the summary regarding high-level appointments yet.
He said there is no deadlock on the matter of appointing new COAS and added consultation is underway with the coalition parties.
Commenting on PM Shehbaz Sharif’s health, Khawaja Asif said the premier has recovered from COVID-19 and he is fully fit now.
The term of the incumbent COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa is ending on Nov 29.
Earlier, sources said that the summary for the appointment of the new army chief and chairman joint chiefs of staff committee had been received at PM House and PM Shehbaz Sharif is expected to sign the summary on the basis of seniority.
The five senior lieutenant Generals are in seniority as :
Lt. General Sayed Asim Munir
Lt. General Sahir Shamshad Mira
Lt. General Azhar Abbas
Lt.General Nauman Mehmood
Lt General Faiz Hameed
