President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday said that 'broader consultation' on the appointment of the chief of army staff (COAS) was a must so that a consensus could be developed. In an interview with journalist Asma Shirazi on Aaj TV, the president desired that a summary of the appointment be sent to him after the consultation has been completed. Army Chief Gen Qamar Bajwa is set to retire on Nov 29. The outgoing COAS ended all speculations about him getting another extension when at an event in Washington he confirmed that he would be stepping down at the end of his extended tenure in November.

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