Qamar Javed Bajwa
General Qamar Javed Bajwa is a retired four-star general of the Pakistan Army, who served as the Chief of Army Staff from November 2016 until November 2022. His tenure was significant in terms of military operations against terrorism and maintaining a complex relationship with neighboring countries, particularly India and Afghanistan. Bajwa's leadership was often scrutinized in the context of Pakistan's internal politics, especially regarding the military's influence over civilian government. He has been a key figure in the military's strategic decisions, including those affecting the political fate of various leaders, including former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
Born on Nov 11, 1960 (64 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Pakistan | 3 | 6.33 | 0.10% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 227,724 | $280,000 | 289$ |
| Totals | 3 | 220,892,331 | 227,724 | $280,000 | 289$ |
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Pakistan:
A fake social media post suggested that then-army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa had been possibly infected with Covid-19.
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Pakistan:
Lieutenant General Asim Munir was commissioned under the command of then Commander Ten Corps General Qamar Javed Bajwa.
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Pakistan:
General Qamar Javed Bajwa has retired after completing his six-year term as Chief of Army Staff.
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Spain:
Qamar Javed Bajwa was the predecessor of Syed Asim Munir and led during the last major military crisis between the two countries in 2019.
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Vietnam:
Qamar Javed Bajwa is the predecessor of General Syed Asim Munir and had a more moderate stance towards India.
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United Kingdom:
Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa was the immediate predecessor of Gen Munir and was known for his public-facing approach.
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Pakistan:
Former Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa was present at the funeral.
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Pakistan:
Qamar Javed Bajwa is a former army chief whose family was involved in a controversy related to leaked tax records.
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Pakistan:
General Qamar Javed Bajwa expressed his concerns about player selections for the T20 World Cup.
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Pakistan:
Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa was granted a three-year extension by former prime minister Imran Khan, which Abbasi criticized as a mistake.
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