The new Raheel Sharif
The soldier’s soldier does not deserve it. The news that General (r) Raheel Sharif has accepted (later modified as: he may accept) the command of the 34-member Saudi-led military alliance…
Gen Sharif’s moves to Riyadh
There is more than one way to interpret the recent news that retired General Raheel Sharif has relocated to Riyadh to take charge of the so-called alliance of Islamic countries…
Spectacular dive of the ghazi general
Our outgoing general on the basis of his record was considered a better commander than most in our water-logged history, taking decisions and risks that others were too afraid or…
The myth of the dovish general
Now that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has appointed Qamar Bajwa as the next chief of army staff, there are some sighs of relief that are understandable, there are others that…
On a tangent
ISPR. in the recent past these four letters have dominated the national scene like no other. From national politics to counterterrorism, from foreign relations to defence matters, from chalking political…
Challenges for General Bajwa
With many internal and external challenges confronting the nation, the new CoAS was plunged into a testing situation right from the word "go". Stepping up his drive to isolate Pakistan…
The general’s legacy
“A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.” — Shannon L. Alder Weeks after taking over the army command, General Raheel Sharif…
Unfinished agenda needs focus
While political battles and legal wrangling continue to grab our attention, as will the new army chief’s appointment, partially addressed issues, which threaten the very existence of our 69-year-old nation,…
Sharif under siege
Matters are getting increasingly ominous for Nawaz Sharif, although he may still be in a state of denial. It is not just about Imran Khan’s threatened lockdown of the capital;…
A ‘five-star’ general
Trying to justify his many self-granted "extensions", Musharraf did Raheel Sharif (and the Army) no favour putting him on the spot by campaigning in the media recently for his "extension".…
