On Tuesday, President Dr. Arif Alvi said that in his opinion there was “no harm” in appointing the next army chief before the expiry of the incumbent’s term. Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa, who was given an extension by the previous PTI government in 2019, will leave his position on November 29 when his second three-year tenure comes to an end. During an interaction with journalists in Islamabad, President Alvi was asked about his thoughts on the possibility of the appointment being made ahead of time, to which he indicated he would not object to any such moves.
