New Role Eyed For Departing Army Chief
May 20 2010
The Pakistani government may find a new role for the outgoing army chief, who has helped strengthen relations with the United States, reports the Financial Times.
The creation of the new position would give Gen. Ashfaq Kayani oversight of the air force and navy, in addition to ground forces, according to unnamed senior officials.
His current term expires in November.
Officials indicated that Kayani could be placed in a new chief of defense staff position, with overall...
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