Ending speculation that he might get an extension, Pakistan's powerful army chief General Raheel Sharif on Monday kicked off his farewell visits to various army units before his retirement on November 29. Bajwa said General Raheel met troops and addressed a "huge gathering of soldiers of army and Rangers at (Lahore) Garrison." General Raheel said accomplishment of peace and stability was no ordinary task. General Raheel, 60, is expected to pass on the baton of command of the army to the next army chief at a ceremony by the end of this month. On Friday, General Raheel visited Government College University (GCU) Lahore, his alma mater and interacted with the students and faculty members.

Source: dna November 21, 2016 11:34 UTC