Islamabad (TIP):  Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif could initiate discussions on the appointment of the next army chief to replace General QamarJavedBajwa by the end of August, and take a decision by mid-September, according to a media report on August 15.

Potential candidates

Lt Gen SahirShamshadMirza

Lt Gen Azhar Abbas

Lt Gen AsimMunir

Lt Gen NaumanMehmood

Lt Gen Faiz Hamid

Lt Gen Mohammad Amir

                (PTI)