However, he feared that if the matter of appointing the next army chief became political, it will harm the institution. The debate is also linked to the current political stalemate stemming from former prime minister Imran Khan’s long march. The PPP leader said that the matter of appointment should not be politicised as it will harm the institution, adding that the army chief will be appointed by the prime minister as per the law. The sources said that the coalition partners urged the prime minister to take decisions as per the Constitution regarding the appointment of the army chief and other important matters. However, the prime minister can ask for more names if he is not satisfied with the list.

Source: The Express Tribune November 19, 2022 00:07 UTC