Irfan Baloch
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Gen Zubair (here is why)
.. Nawaz and his family member Dar know the general. second bullet point is also appealing to Nawaz as he wont expect similar threat to his throne like he will feel from a field general. Kyani factor is also very positive as Kyani easily fades away in the history as the most unassuming general. but the most appealing part for Nawaz is the final one that the general is just a book general (another unlisted quality that he reads a lot).
in the words of retired Lt Gen Tariq Khan,
"Nawaz sherif's only consideration is to choose someone he can comfortably work with. that idiot not only lacks the basic sense & ability to choose a suitable COAS but also doesn't care "
now above is not a negative commentary on Gen Zubair. he, unfortunately for the army is the best suited for Nawaz not for his integrity, capacity or suitability to the role but suitability to the house of Sheirfs
what remains to be seen is how general `Raheel's recommendations will affect Nawaz sherif (in case they are different from Nawaz's presumed choice)
Gen Zubair (here is why)
- His postings as CGS and DG SPD afforded him an opportunity to work very closely with PM Sharif and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar.
- headed the Staff Duties (SD) Directorate, whose personnel are commonly known in the army as ‘paper tigers’.
- His stay at the directorate and his earlier posting as principal staff officer to the army chief brought him closer to Gen Kayani, and he is generally seen as Gen Kayani’s protégé
- his primary shortcoming is that he has never served in a conflict zone
.. Nawaz and his family member Dar know the general. second bullet point is also appealing to Nawaz as he wont expect similar threat to his throne like he will feel from a field general. Kyani factor is also very positive as Kyani easily fades away in the history as the most unassuming general. but the most appealing part for Nawaz is the final one that the general is just a book general (another unlisted quality that he reads a lot).
in the words of retired Lt Gen Tariq Khan,
"Nawaz sherif's only consideration is to choose someone he can comfortably work with. that idiot not only lacks the basic sense & ability to choose a suitable COAS but also doesn't care "
now above is not a negative commentary on Gen Zubair. he, unfortunately for the army is the best suited for Nawaz not for his integrity, capacity or suitability to the role but suitability to the house of Sheirfs
what remains to be seen is how general `Raheel's recommendations will affect Nawaz sherif (in case they are different from Nawaz's presumed choice)