Chief of Army Staff | General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani.

[H2O3C4Nitrogen]

Even if it does happen Id be surprised if he commits, He is a very proper officer and is not hungry for power.
Normally though, who is next in line??.. or more properly.. who is least likely to question any moves made by the government?

Such is the conduct in Army that no one questions the will of there seniors and that is what makes it beautiful....!

 

[SSGPA1]

There is a rumour running around in Toronto's media circle that there will be a new chief. Lets wait and see what happens in the next 72 hrs.

 

[H2O3C4Nitrogen]

May be US is not happy with Kiani getting extention or maybe they are . Still too early to say . . . . . . . . . . .!

 

[sparklingway]

More gossip and speculation coming in...

Kayani gets two-year extension in service
Updated : Saturday July 17 , 2010 12:19:57 AM

ISLAMABAD (Ejaz Ahmed): Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has received an extension of two-year in his service, ARY NEWS reported citing official sources.

General Kayani was set to retire on November 28, 2010, but there were already speculations in the media and power corridors that he will get an extension in service as analyst say the continuity in Pakistan’s defence policies is the need of the hour at a time when country is fighting with a homegrown militancy and a U.S.-led war is being fought in its western neighboring country – Afghanistan – in which Pakistan has also a frontline role.

The government has finally decided to award an extension of two years to COAS, while a new post of Vice Chief of Army Staff is also being created, official sources informed the channel.

However, military and government officials are neither confirming nor denying the reports.

A spokesman of the President Asif Ali Zardari, who also is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, has expressed his unknowingness of the happening.

“I don’t know whether the Chief of Army Staff has get an extension in service,” former Senator Farhatullah Baber told the channel.

 

[LegionnairE]

Kayani gets two-year extension in service

I think its normal Ashfaq Parvez Kayani is very young for a chief of army staff, hes just 58 years old. His Turkish counterpart is ten years older than him

He's young enough to carry on his duty...

 

[mughaljee]

Read my previous post.
I said that time,
Kayani will surely get two-year extension .
And i was right

 

[fatman17]

Next in line should be Lt General Khalid Shameem Wynne unless Zardari decides to appoint his favorite person.Personally I hope the present chief rejects the extension and retires to set a precedent for future COAS.

he is the incumbent CGS

 

[khurasaan1]

More gossip and speculation coming in...

Kayani gets two-year extension in service
Updated : Saturday July 17 , 2010 12:19:57 AM

ISLAMABAD (Ejaz Ahmed): Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has received an extension of two-year in his service, ARY NEWS reported citing official sources.

General Kayani was set to retire on November 28, 2010, but there were already speculations in the media and power corridors that he will get an extension in service as analyst say the continuity in Pakistan’s defence policies is the need of the hour at a time when country is fighting with a homegrown militancy and a U.S.-led war is being fought in its western neighboring country – Afghanistan – in which Pakistan has also a frontline role.

The government has finally decided to award an extension of two years to COAS, while a new post of Vice Chief of Army Staff is also being created, official sources informed the channel.

However, military and government officials are neither confirming nor denying the reports.

A spokesman of the President Asif Ali Zardari, who also is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, has expressed his unknowingness of the happening.

“I don’t know whether the Chief of Army Staff has get an extension in service,” former Senator Farhatullah Baber told the channel.

If he gets extension..i guess it might be good for the country...Hope for the best bro...

 

[khurasaan1]

May be US is not happy with Kiani getting extention or maybe they are . Still too early to say . . . . . . . . . . .!

Maybe ure right bro,.....

 

[air marshal]

Army to continue efforts to remove menace of terrorism: Gen. Kayani

ISLAMABAD, Jul 16 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani on Friday regretted the loss of precious lives in the recent terrorist attacks and reiterated to continue efforts to remove the menace of terrorism from the country.In his opening remarks at the 130th Corps Commanders’ Conference held at General Headquarters, General Kayani expressed satisfaction over the progress of ongoing operation against terrorists in FATA.

COAS General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani chaired the conference that was part of a regular monthly meetings. The participants of the conference took a comprehensive overview of the security situation and expressed satisfaction over operational readiness of the Army.

 

[sparklingway]

No PR273/2010-ISPR Dated: July 19, 2010
Rawalpindi - July 19, 2010:

US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton called on General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, Chief of Army Staff today.

The Visiting dignitary remained with him for some time and discussed matters of mutual interest.

 

[air marshal]

NATO Secretary General calls on COAS

RAWALPINDI, July 21 (APP): Secretary General of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Anders Fogh Rasmussen called on Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani at General Headquarters here on Wednesday.

The visiting dignitary remained with him for some time and discussed the matters of mutual interest, said a press release issued here.

 

[air marshal]

US embassy denies Hillary’s role in COAS tenure issue

ISLAMABAD, Jul 21 (APP): A spokesman of the United States (US) embassy has denied role of US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on the issue of extension of tenure to Pakistan’s Chief of the Army Staff (COAS).In a statement, he said a national daily newspaper published an article on its front-page on July 20 under the headline “Hillary pleads Kayani’s extension,” with a fictional tale that U.S Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, while in Pakistan, had “effectively lobbied” for an extension in tenure for the Pakistan Chief of Army Staff.

Questioned about her views on the matter during her visit in an interview broadcast on Pakistan TV, and repeated several times on various channels, Secretary of State Clinton said it succinctly:
“This is an internal matter for Pakistan. We have not, and will not, express an opinion.”

The spokesman said the newspaper has deliberately misrepresented the US policy, making this baseless claim of US interference in spite of the embassy spokesman’s direct denial.

 

[fatman17]

PM TO ADDRESS NATION ON ARMY CHIEF TENURE!!!
ANOTHER 1ST OF THE GOVT

 

[hillman32]

I congratulate the Army Chief for having 3 more years to serve this Nation with pride.

Gen Kiyani possesses great leadership qualities and he is the great Commander of Pakistan Army