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Kayani's agenda for next term
Published: November 29, 2010
ISLAMABAD (Online) – Chief of the Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani in connection with the start of the second three-year tenure has announced his priorities, as he vowed to take the Pak Army at the top of professionalism, adding the Army would not intervene in politics.
According to the military sources, Kayani at a meeting with selective anchorpersons said his efforts were concentrated on the war on terror and restoration of peace in country. The Army would provide all possible support to the government for achieving the aim.
The sources said the Army chief openly expressed his viewpoint over internal and national security affairs. He discussed various a range of issues including situation of Afghanistan, reconciliation process with Taliban, relations with the US and the allied forces, drone attacks, relations with India and allegations on ISI.
He said Army’s top priority was to ensure the defence and protecting the integrity of Pakistan, adding, “The integrity of Pakistan is ensured by keeping the country’s interests in mind during the dialogues with any other country including United States.
According to the sources, Kayani would continue consultation with different walks of life while he is also expected to hold meetings with political leaders.
Meanwhile, General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani completed the first term yesterday (Sunday). He had been elevated to the slot by the former president Pervez Musharraf on November 27, 2007. Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani announced the three-year extension in his tenure.
In a notification issued by Secretary Defense Athar Ali had notified that the COAS would start his duties for the next term right after completing previous tenure.
The prime minister on Kayani’s advice had also given extension to Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) DG Ahmed Shuja Pasha after completion of his term in June 2010.
Published: November 29, 2010
ISLAMABAD (Online) – Chief of the Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani in connection with the start of the second three-year tenure has announced his priorities, as he vowed to take the Pak Army at the top of professionalism, adding the Army would not intervene in politics.
According to the military sources, Kayani at a meeting with selective anchorpersons said his efforts were concentrated on the war on terror and restoration of peace in country. The Army would provide all possible support to the government for achieving the aim.
The sources said the Army chief openly expressed his viewpoint over internal and national security affairs. He discussed various a range of issues including situation of Afghanistan, reconciliation process with Taliban, relations with the US and the allied forces, drone attacks, relations with India and allegations on ISI.
He said Army’s top priority was to ensure the defence and protecting the integrity of Pakistan, adding, “The integrity of Pakistan is ensured by keeping the country’s interests in mind during the dialogues with any other country including United States.
According to the sources, Kayani would continue consultation with different walks of life while he is also expected to hold meetings with political leaders.
Meanwhile, General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani completed the first term yesterday (Sunday). He had been elevated to the slot by the former president Pervez Musharraf on November 27, 2007. Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani announced the three-year extension in his tenure.
In a notification issued by Secretary Defense Athar Ali had notified that the COAS would start his duties for the next term right after completing previous tenure.
The prime minister on Kayani’s advice had also given extension to Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) DG Ahmed Shuja Pasha after completion of his term in June 2010.