PM Khan and Army Chief Bajwa vow in first meeting to work for long-lasting peace

PM Khan and Army Chief Bajwa meet in Islamabad. — DawnNewsTV

Chief of Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa congratulated Prime Minister Imran Khan on assuming the top ministerial job during their meeting on Monday, DawnNewsTV reported.

The PM and the army chief discussed the country's security situation in what was their first meeting since Khan become the 22nd premier of Pakistan.

The two leaders vowed to maintain their efforts to ensure long-lasting peace and stability in the region.

Khan had formally assumed the office of the country’s chief executive following an impressive oath-taking ceremony at President House on August 18, which was attended by a number of dignitaries, including senior PTI members, parliamentarians, services chiefs, diplomats and celebrities.

In 2017, Khan and Bajwa had held their first meeting when the former congratulated the latter over his promotion and appointment. The congratulatory visit had taken place almost four months after the appointment of the army chief.

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What are talking heads saying about the Imran, Gen Bajwa meeting?

Shahid

Aug 27, 2018 03:10pm

Look at the body language of both

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GOOD POINT

Aug 27, 2018 03:11pm

Good to hear that

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F Khan

Aug 27, 2018 03:13pm

The expressions of the faces on the photo of the news has two different moods.

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Kirby

Aug 27, 2018 03:22pm

Great start of “one nation, one cause”.

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Faisal Ahmed

Aug 27, 2018 03:23pm

Are we sure our real problem is security? Whose security the meeting is referred to? Kindly focus our economy, make water reservoirs, focus health and literacy.

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Sab Se Pehle Pakistan

Aug 27, 2018 03:26pm

Imran Khan the nation is expecting a lot from you and your government. Please remember accountability should be across the board. Please do not spare any individual or institution. No one should be above the law. That is the only way we can rise as a nation. Prayers for your success. Long Live Pakistan.

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BhaRAT

Aug 27, 2018 03:31pm

PM Imran khan, General Bajwa and CJP saqib Nisar a team full of patriotics

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krishan chand

Aug 27, 2018 03:32pm

That is prime need of Pakistan-hope the get the necessary support!

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Rauf

Aug 27, 2018 03:35pm

Good to see ...the two brave person

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Socrates

Aug 27, 2018 03:42pm

Threre are only 03 (three) organs of the State; (1) Parliament (2), Executive, and (3) Judiciary. Imran Khan will have to ensure that no other institution tries to act as the fourth organ of the State or seeks to superimpose itself on the civilian supremacy. There should be no compromise on this principle. maintaining this supremacy will be the real test for the PTI government. Having lived abroad for years Imran Khan should know what Democracy means.

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Pakistani

Aug 27, 2018 03:44pm

Good start

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Shah

Aug 27, 2018 03:45pm

Finally: an honest elected Prime Minister and the Armed Forces on the same page. Positive development is set to take off.

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nuzhat shireen

Aug 27, 2018 03:46pm

the two person can give us a bright future.

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LAHORI KID

Aug 27, 2018 03:54pm

In many ways, the expectations of the people are a little too much, hope that as people, we will remember that the issues are bigger than life, they didn’t get this bad over night, it will take time to resolve them, but than again, some promises made by IK were also unrealistic, like eliminating corruption in six months, there is no way to solve Big issues like that in days, it’s goibg to take the entire 5 years just to crack it open.

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BhaRAT

Aug 27, 2018 03:55pm

Good to see two great and patriotic man who’ll work for betterment of this coincidence

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Anti-Corruption_Pakistani

Aug 27, 2018 03:56pm

Good to see, two brave and strong personalities are discussing peace in the region. Please adhere to your principles and do not let anybody get away, no NRO's, accountability must continue at all level, no compromise on nation's sovereignty, improve poor people's lifestyle, provide them justice, education, health care, clean drinking water and job opportunities. All these are challenges and will take time, but public have trusted IK and support him all the way. Good luck!

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BhaRAT

Aug 27, 2018 03:56pm

Finally the Pakistan military have a PM with whom they can brief about national security without a second thought unlike the previous government who used to leak sensitive Information to the press

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khanm

Aug 27, 2018 04:01pm

@Sab Se Pehle Pakistan .. slowly but surely... but we have to be vigilant and always question the authority, if our expectations as the citizen are not met... silence from the good people brought us to our knees... let us not be silent anymore...

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Jon Elia

Aug 27, 2018 04:08pm

Good to see that the tables are clear of all ‘refreshments’ like dry fruits, candies, sweetmeats, club sandwiches, teacups, etc, etc, of the previous era.

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Arif

Aug 27, 2018 04:09pm

A PM who looks fitter than the COAS.

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Zubair Khan

Aug 27, 2018 04:12pm

Where did they meet?

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VINIT

Aug 27, 2018 04:13pm

@Sab Se Pehle Pakistan why only IK and his government be held accountable. Everyone should be . Especially the army

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Justice

Aug 27, 2018 04:13pm

New era of nation building.

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Rajeev Kumar

Aug 27, 2018 04:14pm

Who is meeiting whom?

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Arif

Aug 27, 2018 04:21pm

IK looks fitter than the COAS :)

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Aug 27, 2018 04:24pm

What a dream to have the 2 most powerful people in pakistan on the same page. I hope they find a way to work together for the sake of Pakistan. INSHALLAH

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Sahad qasim

Aug 27, 2018 04:29pm

Unity is the most important thing among all Muslim ummah

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Bihari

Aug 27, 2018 04:33pm

Just not words, need action.

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abu hamza

Aug 27, 2018 04:35pm

good

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Hello123

Aug 27, 2018 04:51pm

Father and Son of the Nation

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Harmony-1©

Aug 27, 2018 05:05pm

@Shahid - How does their "body language" look to you?

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Waqas Asad Sheikh

Aug 27, 2018 05:28pm

The body language is giving many clues!

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Singh

Aug 27, 2018 05:30pm

Can any one mention one nation's name other than Pakistan where Army chief sit next to Premier? It is wrong optic & convey wrong message to outside world.

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Syed

Aug 27, 2018 05:54pm

Very clear from the picture who is incharge

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najeeb

Aug 27, 2018 05:59pm

IK should extend Gen Bajwa and CJP Nisar tenure. Pakistan at this time needs stability and patriotic like them.

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Zak

Aug 27, 2018 06:03pm

@Socrates When leaders are honest, patriotic and leadership calibre, the no other organ of state need tostep in. Only when crooks, looters, liars, cheats who care for themselves and not the nation invite other organs. How to identify the crooks, they normally have dynastic rule.

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Shoaib

Aug 27, 2018 06:05pm

Did Army Chief salute the PM?

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Zak

Aug 27, 2018 06:05pm

@LAHORI KID absolutely right but where there is a will, thwre is a way. IK can achieve alot by rooting corruption out from the top. He has started and is taking time to pick right candidates. Once his team is in place, see the wheels roll. The domino effect will start.

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Zak

Aug 27, 2018 06:06pm

@Shahid Bodes well and rhe enemies are hating it.

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Zak

Aug 27, 2018 06:06pm

@Hello123 PM and COAS of the nation.

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Arnab Bardhan

Aug 27, 2018 06:07pm

Army Chief and PM Mr. Khan's peace talks can say the message all over the country " YES TOGETHER WE CAN" and this sweet relationship would be the key of success of "Naya Pakistan"

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Rahi

Aug 27, 2018 06:15pm

Both look very calm and relaxed which is good sign for future

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Shamin Khan

Aug 27, 2018 06:17pm

Only an honest leader can make Pakistan survive, popular leaders can't, popularity is only for one day match.

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Nadeem

Aug 27, 2018 07:05pm

Army should work in imran command

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kamran philospher

Aug 27, 2018 07:06pm

@Singh very good

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Asif A. Shah

Aug 27, 2018 07:24pm

@Shahid COAS is more relaxed and in command, however, our PM despite the mandate from the public appears cautious and on guard. Rightfully so.

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Lahori kid

Aug 27, 2018 08:06pm

By the way, its not the expressions or the moods, Imran Khan seem to be relaxed yet focused, the COAS is more attentive and therefore paying attention for one reason only, in my opinion, he likes what he is hearing, so he's showing respect. What will come of it in the coming days is anyone's guess. The Army will respect any leader who shows authentic and genuine leadership and concerns,

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Socrates

Aug 27, 2018 08:10pm

@Singh : Your observation is correct. This and many other similar yet abnormal things happen only in Pakistan.

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Bobby Paul

Aug 27, 2018 09:10pm

@LAHORI KID Agree with you. He must be realistic in his promises. He must promise less and deliver more rather than promise more and deliver none. Talk is cheap.

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Bobby Paul

Aug 27, 2018 09:13pm

@Arif Because he is not a corrupt and is honest hard working person

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Aug 27, 2018 09:28pm

The picture says it all. The PM Khan is smiling and the General does not have a stick in his hand. First time in the history, the PM and the COAS seem to be on the same page. Good things are expected for Pakistan

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Magnanimous approach

Aug 27, 2018 10:26pm

Pakistan is a nation since birth facing threat to its existence by another nation, ironically it’s neighbor. Hence it’s imperative the security institutions must remain on board, with government and vice versa. That remain in place for 70 years, and will remain indefinitely unless Pak security is unsurmountable. Every step be it Trade, travel, must have a policy visioned through advise of security institutions. In unison the government must go ahead in all spheres of policies. Best wishes & expectations for PTI governments.

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Tamza

Aug 27, 2018 11:50pm

@Singh Everywhere army chief sometimes sits next to head of civilian govt - US is an example.

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Tamza

Aug 27, 2018 11:51pm

@Rajeev Kumar both are meeting each other. Mutual respect.

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Lahori kid

Aug 28, 2018 12:14am

@Singh. Where in the world did you get your information. There are times when they must converse in private, they discuss situations, foreign and domestic, terrorism and security, that information is only on need to know basis. Are you expecting them to email each other or send postcards. These are two most powerful leaders of our country, I don't expect them to communicate in any other way.

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think tank

Aug 28, 2018 05:33am

The govt is on honeymoon period, let's wait and watch what will happen after six months!

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f35

Aug 28, 2018 07:31am

PM Khan and COAS meet and the first topic of discussion should be cut in the defense budget.

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