The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday asked the parliament to legislate on the extension/reappointment of an army chief. The court ruled that the current appointment of General Bajwa as COAS shall be subject to the said legislation. His extension shall continue for a period of six months from today, whereafter the new legislation shall determine his tenure and other terms and conditions of service.
It will not be too much to say that Chief Justice Khosa's solo suo motu to take up the issue of of General Bajwa's tenure extension was not less than settling scores with Prime Minister Imran Khan who enjoys the backing of Pakistan's armed forces. The Supreme Court has not only embarrassed the government of Imran Khan but also undermined the position of General Bajwa as the Chief of Army Staff.
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