a "General" is always seen as a "General", no matter who. He got a war welcome because Pakistan's Army has been working with the US for the past 15 years very closely and has lost over 50,000 soldiers during this war with the terrorists.
Had it been another country's General, TRUST ME, you won't ever see the Defense Sec, or Sec of State meeting him. The Civilians like to meet with the Civilians. Not generals. So PLEASE, don't tell the world false propaganda like it's being spread by a few from the Pak military and from IK's party.
The real visit and the protocol was given to the democratically elected PM of Pakistan. The way it is and should be. And this second visit from RS was actually setup by NS, as he had mentioned many times he'll send RS to discuss operational details of high level things NS agreed on, from a policy and civilian backing's standpoint.
Pak Army has her own importance in the WOT. But don't consider your Army Chief's visit in a light that over shadows the PM of Pakistan. There are some who tried to use the ISPR recently for wrong purposes. Per Gen. RS, once he goes back, they will take care of the few who are spreading rumors of tension between Civil and Military, when there is none. Disagreements are a part of life and the Pak military and the Civil government are working very maturely together. And no, there was never a moment when RS took SSG's to the PM house and "a cup of tea" wasn't allowed to me made
. Doing these stunts will bring many millions of civilians on the street, if one doesn't see the results of the elections. So no military can win from her own people. Its time that Pakistani military and civilians work together and make Pakistan a better, peaceful and a prosperous state. And the US would love to help as an ally is important transition.
He's clearly doing it, in many ways. RS, unlike the previous paper tiger generals like Mushy, is altogether a different person. Pakistan needed RS like generals about 4-5 decades ago. But its never too late. He's actually very democratic and wants the civilians to do what they need to, and let them lead. India (during tension) is the ONLY thing that Pak Army takes over and runs all the way, due to obvious reasons.