The Next COAS
By Col. Riaz Jafri (Retd)
Rawalpindi
Gen. Kayani's date of retirement – November 28 th - is fast approaching and many a pseudo “expert” is airing his views, analysis and even recommendations for his successor. A private TV channel gave the news that the PM will himself announce the name of the next COAS soon.
I sincerely wish that the uppermost consideration in the mind of the PM for selecting the COAS would be sheer merit. He should select the most professional soldier commander enjoying the highest confidence of his men. Such a commander will not only be good for the army but also for the country and the government in power. Fortunately, democracy ably aided by higher judiciary, has entrenched itself during the past five-and-a-half years to the extent that no Bonaparte dare indulge in adventurism in future. Hence, keeping all such fears away, the PM should select the best irrespective of his seniority.
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