Pakistan’s new chief of army staff

General Bajwa takes charge as Pakistan's 16th army chief

Question: Who has been appointed as Pakistan’s new chief of army staff?
(a) Lieutenant-General Zubair Hayat
(b) Lieutenant-General Qamar Javed Bajwa
(c) Lieutenant-General Kaimur Ahmed
(d) None of these
Ans: (b)
Related facts:

  • On 26 November 2016 Lieutenant-General Qamar Javed Bajwa has been appointed as Pakistan’s new chief of army staff.
  • He is Pakistan Army’s 16th chief of staff.
  • He will replace General Raheel Sharif who retired on 29 November 2016.

Reference:
http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/11/profile-pakistan-general-qamar-javed-bajwa-161127045107551.html
http://www.dawn.com/news/1299382