ISLAMABAD: It is almost time for the government to decide who to name as the new commander of Pakistan’s army, which is likely to be one of the hardest decisions of its term.
In background conversations, a senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) politician who serves in the federal cabinet suggested that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif might start talking about the nomination by the end of August and possibly make a decision by mid-September.
It is widely believed that before making a decision, he will consult with his partners in the ruling coalition. However, a source within the Pakistan Peoples Party stated that the party might not want to get involved because the prime minister has the authority to decide.
