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New Pak Army Chief is Imran Khan's enemy; Here's why Sharif picked Asim Munir

Published on Nov 25, 2022 01:26 am IST

Pakistan has picked its new army chief, and the decision is laden with politics as always. Imran Khan's staunch critic, Lt. Gen. Asim Munir, has been named the new chief. Imran and Asim Munir have a dark past, with the ex-Pak PM axing him as ISI Chief. Pakistan's Prime Minister appears to have chosen Munir in an attempt to contain Imran amid widespread political turmoil.This report has details about why Shehbaz Sharif picked Lt. Gen. Asim Munir as the new army chief and also why he is a matter of concern for India. Watch the video for full information. Hindustan Times Videos bring you news, views and explainers about current issues in India and across the globe. We’re always excited to report the news as quickly as possible, use new technological tools to reach you better and tell stories with a 360 degree view to give you a better understanding of the world around you.

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