Choosing the next Pakistan army chief

BHOPINDER SINGH Officially, the Pakistani Military has taken over national leadership of Pakistan thrice (1958-71, 1978-88, 1999-2008). Unofficially, it has been under the Khakhi coloured Dock Marten boots since 1958, barring the post-71 phase of Pakistan’s ‘worst hour’ till the return of the ‘establishment’ (read, Pakistani Military) with General Zia-ul-Haq in 1978. Each of three

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