Pakistan Army Chief Raheel Sharif Starts Retirement Tour

[HAIDER]

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan—The powerful chief of Pakistan’s army began a farewell tour Monday ahead of his scheduled retirement, the military spokesman said, indicating he will become the first army chief in two decades to step down on time.

Gen. Raheel Sharif, 60 years old, is credited with being the architect of counterterrorism operations that significantly reduced militant activity across the country during his three-year tenure. He also is seen as one of the driving forces behind a crackdown by security forces on the militant wings of political parties in Karachi, helping stabilize the country’s largest city and economic hub.

The army chief’s position is one of the most powerful offices in Pakistan, which has a history of tensions between civilian governments and the military, including long periods of military rule. Under Gen. Sharif, the military’s role in foreign and security matters was strengthened.

Gen. Sharif’s two predecessors both received term extensions, and it was speculated he would serve beyond his retirement date of Nov. 29.

However, Pakistan’s military said as early as January that Gen. Sharif would retire on schedule.

Departing military chiefs traditionally tour bases across the country and hold farewell meetings with other officials. Monday’s tour start was taken as evidence of Gen. Sharif’s intention to step down on time.

His successor is expected to be named in the coming days. Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Pakistan’s defense minister and a senior member of the ruling party, said Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will choose from a list of candidates after consulting with Gen. Sharif and cabinet members. The two Sharifs aren’t related.

Ruling party aides said the on-time transition between army chiefs will mark a milestone for democracy in Pakistan.

“Accomplishment of peace and stability [are] no ordinary task. Our sacrifices and joint national resolve helped us in offsetting all odds against [the] country,” Gen. Sharif said during a farewell visit to soldiers in the eastern city of Lahore, according to military spokesman Lt. Gen. Asim Bajwa.

“No other military in the world has achieved the kind of victories against terrorism like our army has under Gen. Sharif’s command,” Mr. Asif, the defense minister, said. “Gen. Sharif is leaving behind a legacy that he and the armed forces can be proud of.”
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[Peer Haman Shah]

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan—The powerful chief of Pakistan’s army began a farewell tour Monday ahead of his scheduled retirement, the military spokesman said, indicating he will become the first army chief in two decades to step down on time.

Gen. Raheel Sharif, 60 years old, is credited with being the architect of counterterrorism operations that significantly reduced militant activity across the country during his three-year tenure. He also is seen as one of the driving forces behind a crackdown by security forces on the militant wings of political parties in Karachi, helping stabilize the country’s largest city and economic hub.

The army chief’s position is one of the most powerful offices in Pakistan, which has a history of tensions between civilian governments and the military, including long periods of military rule. Under Gen. Sharif, the military’s role in foreign and security matters was strengthened.

Gen. Sharif’s two predecessors both received term extensions, and it was speculated he would serve beyond his retirement date of Nov. 29.

However, Pakistan’s military said as early as January that Gen. Sharif would retire on schedule.

Departing military chiefs traditionally tour bases across the country and hold farewell meetings with other officials. Monday’s tour start was taken as evidence of Gen. Sharif’s intention to step down on time.

His successor is expected to be named in the coming days. Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Pakistan’s defense minister and a senior member of the ruling party, said Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will choose from a list of candidates after consulting with Gen. Sharif and cabinet members. The two Sharifs aren’t related.

Ruling party aides said the on-time transition between army chiefs will mark a milestone for democracy in Pakistan.

“Accomplishment of peace and stability [are] no ordinary task. Our sacrifices and joint national resolve helped us in offsetting all odds against [the] country,” Gen. Sharif said during a farewell visit to soldiers in the eastern city of Lahore, according to military spokesman Lt. Gen. Asim Bajwa.

“No other military in the world has achieved the kind of victories against terrorism like our army has under Gen. Sharif’s command,” Mr. Asif, the defense minister, said. “Gen. Sharif is leaving behind a legacy that he and the armed forces can be proud of.”
http://www.wsj.com/articles/pakistan-army-chief-raheel-sharif-starts-retirement-tour-1479731923

A BRAVE SOLDER OF PAKISTAN, I PAY SALUTE HIM,I AM FAN OF HIM.

 

[Hakikat ve Hikmet]

All the world’s a stage,
And all the men and women merely players;
They have their exits and their entrances,
And one man in his time plays many parts..
- William Shakespeare (As You Like It)

IMHO, Raheel Pasha has been like a Vesile for the recent turning point toward the positive trend in Pak's journey. InshaAllah this trend line will only gain higher slopes as time passes. I think the most of the Pak folks are Razi with him. Taking clues from the Hadis-i Sherif, Allah-u Azimushshan is Razi with him too inshaAllah- at the end of the day it's all that matters...

Youlunuz achik kalsin Pasham...

 

[MadDog]

All the world’s a stage,
And all the men and women merely players;
They have their exits and their entrances,
And one man in his time plays many parts..
- William Shakespeare (As You Like It)

IMHO, Raheel Pasha has been like a Vesile for the recent turning point toward the positive trend in Pak's journey. InshaAllah this trend line will only gain higher slopes as time passes. I think the most of the Pak folks are Razi with him. Taking clues from the Hadis-i Sherif, Allah-u Azimushshan is Razi with him too inshaAllah- at the end of the day it's all that matters...

Youlunuz achik kalsin Pasham...

InshAllah brother, he has done tremendous job, love the emotions in your post !!!

 

[Yasir Ashraf]

thanks dear for this best post i like your post