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General Asim Munir takes charge as chief of Pakistan army

The Army chief in Pakistan is often considered as a de facto ruler given the enormous power he wields. On Tuesday the country's new army military boss took command of the countries forces General Asim Munir, a former spymaster, has replaced General Bajwa amid a deepening political crisis as well as a resurgence of rebel militia. Kamran Yousaf explains why the military chief's appointment is so significant.

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