General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani

General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani is a retired four-star general of the Pakistan Army who served as the Chief of Army Staff from 2007 to 2013. He is notable for his pivotal role during a period of significant military and political challenges in Pakistan, including the fight against terrorism and the complexities of civil-military relations. Kayani was instrumental in shaping military strategy and policy during his tenure, and his leadership style emphasized a degree of restraint in military interventions in politics, which marked a notable shift in Pakistan's military history.