Premium
This is an archive article published on October 26, 2013

Pak army chief to visit China on Monday

Pakistan Army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani will travel to China next week.

Pakistan Army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani will travel to China next week on a three-day visit,likely to be his last before he retires next month.

Kayani will visit China during October 28-30,chief military spokesperson Maj Gen Asim Bajwa said on Saturday.

He will discuss ways for enhancing cooperation with the Chinese military. The possibility of holding joint military exercises will also be discussed during the tour.

Story continues below this ad

Kayani has already announced that he will step down at the end of his term on November 29.

He was appointed the army chief by former military ruler Pervez Musharraf in late 2007. He was given an unprecedented three year extension by the then premier Yousuf Raza Gilani in 2010.

Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram

Latest Comment
Post Comment
Read Comments
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement