COAS

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) is a military appointment and statutory office held by a full general of Pakistan Army, who is appointed by the Prime Minister of Pakistan and final confirmation by the President of Pakistan.

The Chief of Army Staff is the senior most appointment in the Pakistani military who is a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee in a separate capacity, usually consulting with the Chairman joint chiefs to act as a military adviser to the Prime Minister and its civilian government in the line of defending the land borders of the country.

The Chief of Army Staff exercise its responsibility of command and control of the operational, combatant, logistics, and training commands within the army, in contrast to the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army.

Due to its stature, the Chief of Army Staff have been instrumental in enforcing martial laws against the civilian government due to the meltdown of a civil-military relations in the past decades.

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COAS calls for Pakistan’s transformation into a ‘Hard State’

ISLAMABAD: Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir has underscored the need to improve governance and… Read More

2 weeks ago
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir’s mother has passed away. President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and others expressed their condolences. President Asif Ali Zardari in a statement expressed his deep grief over the demise of the mother of the army chief. The president, in a statement, extended condolence and expressed solidarity with the bereaved family in this hour of grief. “We share the grief of General Syed Asim Munir over his mother’s passing. My heartfelt condolences go out to the bereaved family during this difficult time,” the president said. He prayed to Allah Almighty for peace for the departed soul and strength for the bereaved family to bear the loss. PM Shehbaz Sharif also extended his heartfelt condolence over the passing General Asim Munir’s mother and expressed solidarity with the bereaved family in this hour of grief. The ARY family also expressed their condolences to General Asim Munir, praying for the deceased's soul and for the family's strength during this difficult time. Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Chairman Senate Yousuf Raza Gilani, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl chief Maulana Fazalur Rehman, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz, Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi, Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori, Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah also expressed their condolences to the Chief of Army Staff and prayed for the forgiveness and higher ranks of the deceased. Along with this, the heads and leaders of political parties have also expressed their condolences to the Army Chief on the death of his mother.

Terrorists continue to operate from Afghan soil against Pakistan: COAS

BANNU: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, visited Bannu today, following the… Read More

3 weeks ago
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir’s mother has passed away. President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and others expressed their condolences. President Asif Ali Zardari in a statement expressed his deep grief over the demise of the mother of the army chief. The president, in a statement, extended condolence and expressed solidarity with the bereaved family in this hour of grief. “We share the grief of General Syed Asim Munir over his mother’s passing. My heartfelt condolences go out to the bereaved family during this difficult time,” the president said. He prayed to Allah Almighty for peace for the departed soul and strength for the bereaved family to bear the loss. PM Shehbaz Sharif also extended his heartfelt condolence over the passing General Asim Munir’s mother and expressed solidarity with the bereaved family in this hour of grief. The ARY family also expressed their condolences to General Asim Munir, praying for the deceased's soul and for the family's strength during this difficult time. Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Chairman Senate Yousuf Raza Gilani, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl chief Maulana Fazalur Rehman, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz, Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi, Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori, Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah also expressed their condolences to the Chief of Army Staff and prayed for the forgiveness and higher ranks of the deceased. Along with this, the heads and leaders of political parties have also expressed their condolences to the Army Chief on the death of his mother.

COAS encourages students to pursue academic excellence

BAHAWALPUR: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir encouraged students to pursue academic… Read More

4 weeks ago
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir’s mother has passed away. President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and others expressed their condolences. President Asif Ali Zardari in a statement expressed his deep grief over the demise of the mother of the army chief. The president, in a statement, extended condolence and expressed solidarity with the bereaved family in this hour of grief. “We share the grief of General Syed Asim Munir over his mother’s passing. My heartfelt condolences go out to the bereaved family during this difficult time,” the president said. He prayed to Allah Almighty for peace for the departed soul and strength for the bereaved family to bear the loss. PM Shehbaz Sharif also extended his heartfelt condolence over the passing General Asim Munir’s mother and expressed solidarity with the bereaved family in this hour of grief. The ARY family also expressed their condolences to General Asim Munir, praying for the deceased's soul and for the family's strength during this difficult time. Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Chairman Senate Yousuf Raza Gilani, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl chief Maulana Fazalur Rehman, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz, Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi, Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori, Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah also expressed their condolences to the Chief of Army Staff and prayed for the forgiveness and higher ranks of the deceased. Along with this, the heads and leaders of political parties have also expressed their condolences to the Army Chief on the death of his mother.

COAS vows to defeat terrorists and “frenemies”

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, has vowed to defeat terrorists and “frenemies”,… Read More

2 months ago
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir’s mother has passed away. President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and others expressed their condolences. President Asif Ali Zardari in a statement expressed his deep grief over the demise of the mother of the army chief. The president, in a statement, extended condolence and expressed solidarity with the bereaved family in this hour of grief. “We share the grief of General Syed Asim Munir over his mother’s passing. My heartfelt condolences go out to the bereaved family during this difficult time,” the president said. He prayed to Allah Almighty for peace for the departed soul and strength for the bereaved family to bear the loss. PM Shehbaz Sharif also extended his heartfelt condolence over the passing General Asim Munir’s mother and expressed solidarity with the bereaved family in this hour of grief. The ARY family also expressed their condolences to General Asim Munir, praying for the deceased's soul and for the family's strength during this difficult time. Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Chairman Senate Yousuf Raza Gilani, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl chief Maulana Fazalur Rehman, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz, Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi, Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori, Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah also expressed their condolences to the Chief of Army Staff and prayed for the forgiveness and higher ranks of the deceased. Along with this, the heads and leaders of political parties have also expressed their condolences to the Army Chief on the death of his mother.

Only difference with Afghanistan is presence of Khwarij: COAS

PESHAWAR: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir said that only difference with… Read More

2 months ago
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COAS Asim Munir visits Wana, reaffirms resolve against terrorism

General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), visited Wana, South… Read More

3 months ago
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PM Shehbaz vows zero tolerance after PTI protest in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed his zero tolerance for any future… Read More

4 months ago
COAS-Asim-Munir, Indus Shield-2024 exercise

COAS Gen Asim Munir witnesses multinational exercise Indus Shield-2024

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir visited an operational air base of… Read More

5 months ago

Army chief briefed on operational preparedness during his Karachi visit

KARACHI: General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), visited the Karachi Corps area… Read More

6 months ago

COAS meets army veterans, emphasizes importance of unity to face challenges

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir has emphasized the paramount importance of… Read More

8 months ago

Attempts to weaken army akin to undermine Pakistan: COAS

ISLAMABAD: The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir stated that weakening Pakistan's military… Read More

8 months ago

PLA’s 97th founding anniversary commemorated at GHQ

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir said that the relations between… Read More

8 months ago

COAS assures full cooperation for economic development

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir said that negative propaganda and… Read More

11 months ago

COAS attends HAIDER Tank rollout ceremony at HIT

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir, visited Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT)… Read More

1 year ago

PM Shehbaz, COAS Asim Munir discuss security situation

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Asim Munir on Wednesday called on Prime Minister… Read More

1 year ago

PM, COAS visit AJK, condemn Indian actions in IIOJK

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir visited Muzaffarabad along with interim… Read More

1 year ago

Army chief discusses security issues with US officials

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir, called on key US Government and… Read More

1 year ago

COAS General Asim Munir highlights role of SIFC in meeting with traders

LAHORE: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir has assured the business community… Read More

2 years ago

Pakistan Army alive to existing, emerging challenges: COAS Asim Munir

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir visited Tilla Field Firing Ranges… Read More

2 years ago

PM Shehbaz, COAS visits Peshawar; briefed on investigation into Khar attack

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir… Read More

2 years ago