Qamar Bajwa's tenure as Pakistan Army Chief extended by PM Khan - media

Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa's tenure has been extended for another 3 years by Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistani media has reported. The announcement comes amid tense Indo-Pak relations after the Indian government revoked Article 370 that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

The decision of extending Bajwa's tenure has been taken "in view of the regional security environment," says the notification which was personally signed by Imran Khan. Bajwa was appointed to the current post by then Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in November 2016.

Kashmir is a disputed region between India and Pakistan, and Army Chief Bajwa has had a tough stance when it comes to the issue. After India revoked Article 370, he had said that his troops are prepared to "go to any extent" to help Kashmiris.

58-year-old Bajwa had previously served as Commander of Rawalpindi Corps and was employed as Inspector General, Training and Evaluation, at GHQ, a position held by his predecessor Raheel Sharif. As a brigadier, he served as the Chief of Staff at X Corps and commanded formation division in Northern Areas as the Formation Commander (FCNA).