A process for the appointment of a new army chief is likely to begin today. The government is hoping that Pakistan President Dr Arif Alvi will not create any hindrance in the appointment process, Dawn reported. Notably, the tenure of incumbent Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa […]
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Pakistan army chief Bajwa’s family became billionaires in last six years: Report
Less than two weeks before Pakistan army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa’s tenure is about to end, a damaging report has shed light on the sharp rise of wealth of close family members of the most powerful person in the country in a span of six years. Writing for Fact Focus, Pakistani journalist […]
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Pakistan army requests govt to initiate legal action against Imran Khan
The Pakistan army on Friday requested the federal government to initiate legal action against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan for defaming a senior army personnel. Responding to Khan’s allegations on the involvement of a senior army personnel in his assassination attempt the intelligence agency, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) […]
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Pakistan Army intensifies Baloch genocide from aid by Canadian firm: Baloch National Movement
Drawing parallels with the exploitative projects of China in Balochistan, Baloch activists termed the international investment by a Canadian firm, Barrick Gold, in the province a “double standard” by the west and urged the firm to avoid investing in Balochistan in view of the human rights abuses and the deprivation of freedom of […]
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Pakistan Army, Taliban involved in narco trade: NATO investigation
The unholy nexus of the Pakistan Army and the Taliban’s involvement in the narco trade was revealed by the NATO Defence Education Enhancement Program (DEEP) report. According to this 2022 report titled “Narco-Insecurity, Inc, the convergence of Pakistan and Afghanistan narco-trade was made possible with the help of Pakistan’s military […]
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Imran Khan flips on Pakistan Army chief tenure, suggests to extend his term till elections
In a change of stance, former Pakistan Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on Monday suggested that Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa’s tenure should be “extended till elections.” In an interview with a private TV channel, Khan said that the appointment of the next army […]
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Pakistan Army violates human rights in draconian response to target PTM
The Pakistan Army has committed many grave human rights violations in order to target the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) with its draconian response. This has not only failed to subdue the PTM but has strengthened its resolve and popular support and risked the inflammation of social divisions. In an interview with Junaid Qureshi of […]
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Imran Khan’s smear campaign against Pakistan army may backfire him
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s social media campaign against the Pakistan army to pave way for early elections may backfire him with the defence forces clearly annoyed with the move, reported local media. Notably, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman (PTI) chairman is pursuing a policy of pressurising the military establishment to intervene and […]
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Baloch Martyrs’ Day: Protest in Paris against enforced disappearances by Pakistan Army
Holding placards and Baloch flags, members of the Baloch community held a demonstration in Paris to commemorate Baloch Martyrs’ Day. The demonstration at Place de la Republique was organised by the Baloch Republican Party on Friday. Some of the placards read: ‘Stop enforced disappearance in Balochistan’ and ‘Stop execution of Baloch people’. […]
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Former ISI chief Faiz Hameed can become Pakistan Army head with Imran Khan’s support
Faiz Hameed, who was removed as the Director-General of the Inter-Services Intelligence and appointed as the Peshawar Corps Commander, can become the Pakistan Army head with the support of Prime Minister Imran Khan. Hameed is said to have been handling military and diplomatic roles and also fighting Imran Khan’s political opponents, particularly […]