On November 29, General Asim Munir, a former spymaster for Pakistan, took charge as the new Army head, succeeding General Qamar Javed Bajwa, who retired after serving two consecutive three-year mandates.
 

Munir became the 17th Chief of the Army Staff following a spectacular ceremony at General Headquarters (GHQ). Politicians, diplomats, and top officers all attended the occasion.
 

General Bajwa said in a brief speech during the event, "I am delighted that I am leaving the command of the Army in safe hands."
Later, General Munir received the command reins from Bajwa.