What to expect from new Pakistani army chief

November 27, 2016 15:21

The appointment of the new army chief in Pakistan invariably becomes an edifying spectacle for Indian observers. The 'new normal' -- namely, that a superannuating general calmly and with head held high walks into the sunset -- underscores that Pakistan is getting accustomed to orderly transitions.

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's choice of General Raheel Sharif as the army chief three years ago proved to be judicious.

His choice of General Qama Javed Bajwa as the new army chief also appears to be motivated principally by the estimation that the general is a thoroughbred professional and 'apolitical' who would apparently leave politics as the concern of politicians.

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