These moronic generals are trying to reclaim the lost space and prestige due to one sinister ploy after another for the civilian govt. They have lost it when they are trying to get respect (asking for it) which is commanded and not demanded, a childlike attitude of owning things.
COAS is no more than a grade-22 officer and a servant/employee of the govt/country. Comes under the elected PM and govt, with President as the supreme commander of the Fauj, PM is the Boss.
They, the Neutrals are now cut to size and put in place, the awam which have given them power and pelf have enough of them, the power they wield due to awam support /patriotic vibes has just vanished, ironic and telling.