The Balakot airstrike and the abrogation of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution to bifurcate Jammu and Kashmir are the two significant events that will have a "lasting imprint" on the geopolitical situation of South Asia, according to Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

In an article in the 'Green Book 2020', a research journal of the Pakistan Army which is recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan and published biennially, General Bajwa also describes Kashmir as a “nuclear flashpoint”.

General Bajwa being the Patron-in-Chief of the journal expressed his view in a “Note” at the first page of the publication.

"Year 2019 witnessed two significant events which will have lasting imprint on the geopolitics of this region; first, the unwarranted Balakot Strike by Indian Air Force on 26th February and second, the unilateral annexation of Jammu and Kashmir on August 5, through abrogation of Article 370 and 35A, "the Pakistan Army chief said.

"Former was a coercive attempt to carve out space for war under nuclear overhang and enforce compellence; adroitly denied by Pakistan Air Force the very next day, through a calibrated and proportionate response – Indian craving for establishing a New Normal was stymied comprehensively.

"The latter, despite condemnation by the World at large, continues to haunt the lives of over eight million Muslims" of Kashmir..." he wrote.

General Bajwa goes on to say: “Kashmir is a nuclear flashpoint and in total disregard to international norms, Mr (Narendra) Modi has not only endangered the immediate neighbourhood, but has also raised the ante for the entire World.”

The powerful army, which has ruled Pakistan for more than half of its 70 plus years of existence, has hitherto wielded considerable power in the matters of security and foreign policy.

Pakistan and India were almost on the brink of a war following the Pulwama attack in Jammu and Kashmir in February 2019 that killed dozens of CRPF soldiers and prompted India to carry out air strikes on terror camps in Balakot city in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

The strained ties between India and Pakistan further nose-dived following the abrogation of Article 370 in August to withdraw the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. The move angered Pakistan, which downgraded diplomatic ties with India and expelled the Indian High Commissioner stationed in Islamabad.

India has categorically told the international community that the scrapping of Article 370 was its internal matter. It also advised Pakistan to accept the reality and stop all anti-India propaganda.

In the 'Green Book 2020' editorial, Editor-in-Chief Lt Gen Sher Afgan made a case for the changing global order due to the impact of the latest technologies and revolutions in the military and strategic thoughts.

"New players like China &amp; Russia are pushing the US led International Liberal Order towards an era of more multipolar power centres. Regionalism is gaining currency, Populism sentiment is high and traditional power centres are grappling to remain atop,” he wrote.

He said that South Asia, due to its strategic location and role in world politics, is also under a great impact of this rapid transformation in the geo-politics and geo-economics and Pakistan armed forces had superbly tackled through cross-domain responses.

Former diplomat Shamshad Ahmad Khan in his article, 'India-Pakistan Relations: In Perspective', wrote that Pakistan has been living with a lingering suspicion that India had never reconciled to the subcontinent's partition and facing India’s hostility and belligerence.

He said that as one of the oldest unresolved international conflicts, Kashmir is today "a nuclear flashpoint."

There are other articles in the 'Green Book 2020' about the regional and global situation. However, disclaimer by the publisher reads that the view by authors do not imply the official policy of the Pakistan Army as an institution.

The Balakot airstrike and the abrogation of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution to bifurcate Jammu and Kashmir are the two significant events that will have a "lasting imprint" on the geopolitical situation of South Asia, according to Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

The Balakot airstrike and the abrogation of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution to bifurcate Jammu and Kashmir are the two significant events that will have a "lasting imprint" on the geopolitical situation of South Asia, according to Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa. In an article in the 'Green Book 2020', a research journal of the Pakistan Army which is recognised by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan and published biennially, General Bajwa also describes Kashmir as a “nuclear flashpoint”. General Bajwa being the Patron-in-Chief of the journal expressed his view in a “Note” at the first page of the publication. "Year 2019 witnessed two significant events which will have lasting imprint on the geopolitics of this region; first, the unwarranted Balakot Strike by Indian Air Force on 26th February and second, the unilateral annexation of Jammu and Kashmir on August 5, through abrogation of Article 370 and 35A, "the Pakistan Army chief said. "Former was a coercive attempt to carve out space for war under nuclear overhang and enforce compellence; adroitly denied by Pakistan Air Force the very next day, through a calibrated and proportionate response – Indian craving for establishing a New Normal was stymied comprehensively. "The latter, despite condemnation by the World at large, continues to haunt the lives of over eight million Muslims" of Kashmir..." he wrote. General Bajwa goes on to say: “Kashmir is a nuclear flashpoint and in total disregard to international norms, Mr (Narendra) Modi has not only endangered the immediate neighbourhood, but has also raised the ante for the entire World.” The powerful army, which has ruled Pakistan for more than half of its 70 plus years of existence, has hitherto wielded considerable power in the matters of security and foreign policy. Pakistan and India were almost on the brink of a war following the Pulwama attack in Jammu and Kashmir in February 2019 that killed dozens of CRPF soldiers and prompted India to carry out air strikes on terror camps in Balakot city in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The strained ties between India and Pakistan further nose-dived following the abrogation of Article 370 in August to withdraw the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. The move angered Pakistan, which downgraded diplomatic ties with India and expelled the Indian High Commissioner stationed in Islamabad. India has categorically told the international community that the scrapping of Article 370 was its internal matter. It also advised Pakistan to accept the reality and stop all anti-India propaganda. In the 'Green Book 2020' editorial, Editor-in-Chief Lt Gen Sher Afgan made a case for the changing global order due to the impact of the latest technologies and revolutions in the military and strategic thoughts. "New players like China & Russia are pushing the US led International Liberal Order towards an era of more multipolar power centres. Regionalism is gaining currency, Populism sentiment is high and traditional power centres are grappling to remain atop,” he wrote. He said that South Asia, due to its strategic location and role in world politics, is also under a great impact of this rapid transformation in the geo-politics and geo-economics and Pakistan armed forces had superbly tackled through cross-domain responses. Former diplomat Shamshad Ahmad Khan in his article, 'India-Pakistan Relations: In Perspective', wrote that Pakistan has been living with a lingering suspicion that India had never reconciled to the subcontinent's partition and facing India’s hostility and belligerence. He said that as one of the oldest unresolved international conflicts, Kashmir is today "a nuclear flashpoint." There are other articles in the 'Green Book 2020' about the regional and global situation. However, disclaimer by the publisher reads that the view by authors do not imply the official policy of the Pakistan Army as an institution.

'Kashmir a nuclear flashpoint': Pakistan army chief says India has endangered immediate neighbourhood

Pakistan government is expected to present an amendment bill in the Parliament on Friday in order to validate the three-year extension to Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

The country's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-imran-khan-led-government-challenges-supreme-courts-decision-on-bajwas-tenure-270355">Supreme Court</a> in December had asserted that the country's Army Act lacks clauses to justify Bajwa's extension and ordered the government to legislate on the Pakistan Army chief's extension/reappointment.

Watch: Review plea filed on Bajwa's tenure

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Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday headed a cabinet meeting to approve proposed amendments to the Constitution and the Army Act.

The government will also introduce the amendment bill in Parliament on Friday after building a consensus with the opposition on the matter. Bajwa is turning 60 this year.

A cabinet member who attended Wednesday's meeting said that the amendments called to extend the maximum age limit of army chief to be 64 years in case of extension. However, the regular age limit of the Chief of Army staff will be 60 years. Moreover, it will be the decision of the prime minister whether an extension should be given.

Prime Minister Khan had extended Bajwa's tenure for another three years on August 19, 2019.

The extension was then challenged on the grounds that it is offensive to Article 243(4)(b) of the Constitution. The case was initially filed by the Jurists' Foundation but after it asked to withdraw the case, the court decided to take it up against itself. During the hearing, the court explored the scope of Article 243 of the Constitution, and the Pakistan Army Act, 1952.

On November 28, the court extended Bajwa's tenure by six months and ordered the government to make a law regulating such appointments. The detailed 43-page written verdict in the case was released on December 16.

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-sc-issues-detailed-verdict-on-army-chiefs-extension-268639">judgement</a> stated that the matter is being handed over to parliament in order to avoid such mistakes in the future. It also urged parliament to assign a tenure for the post of the army chief.

It added that the federal government had included the word, extension, during the hearing held on November 26, however, the legislation was incorrect as it did not mention the details of the army chief's period of services and retirement age.

The court while announcing the order had given six months to the government for the legislation on the matter from parliament.

Pakistan government is expected to present an amendment bill in the Parliament on Friday in order to validate the three-year extension to Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

Pakistan government is expected to present an amendment bill in the Parliament on Friday in order to validate the three-year extension to Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa. The country's Supreme Court in December had asserted that the country's Army Act lacks clauses to justify Bajwa's extension and ordered the government to legislate on the Pakistan Army chief's extension/reappointment. Watch: Review plea filed on Bajwa's tenure × Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday headed a cabinet meeting to approve proposed amendments to the Constitution and the Army Act. The government will also introduce the amendment bill in Parliament on Friday after building a consensus with the opposition on the matter. Bajwa is turning 60 this year. A cabinet member who attended Wednesday's meeting said that the amendments called to extend the maximum age limit of army chief to be 64 years in case of extension. However, the regular age limit of the Chief of Army staff will be 60 years. Moreover, it will be the decision of the prime minister whether an extension should be given. Prime Minister Khan had extended Bajwa's tenure for another three years on August 19, 2019. The extension was then challenged on the grounds that it is offensive to Article 243(4)(b) of the Constitution. The case was initially filed by the Jurists' Foundation but after it asked to withdraw the case, the court decided to take it up against itself. During the hearing, the court explored the scope of Article 243 of the Constitution, and the Pakistan Army Act, 1952. On November 28, the court extended Bajwa's tenure by six months and ordered the government to make a law regulating such appointments. The detailed 43-page written verdict in the case was released on December 16. The judgement stated that the matter is being handed over to parliament in order to avoid such mistakes in the future. It also urged parliament to assign a tenure for the post of the army chief. It added that the federal government had included the word, extension, during the hearing held on November 26, however, the legislation was incorrect as it did not mention the details of the army chief's period of services and retirement age. The court while announcing the order had given six months to the government for the legislation on the matter from parliament.

Pakistan government to present amendment bill for Bajwa's extension as army chief

Pak SC hearing Bajwa extension case: Watch live updates here

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-economic-crisis-countrys-debts-liabilities-exceed-the-size-of-its-gdp-245554">Pakistan's economy</a> has been going through a serious crisis for some time. Now, in a desperate attempt, the country's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-pakistans-economy-in-crisis-businessmen-ask-gen-bajwa-for-help-253577">business community</a> has sought help for Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa.&nbsp;

The sequence of events indicates the weakening of Imran Khan's grip on power.

Businessmen of this Islamic Republic have pressed the panic button. And they went to meet the Army Chief — General Qamar Javed Bajwa — and asking him for help.

For a normal country, this would be odd. For Pakistan, this is par for the course.

It is a known fact that in Pakistan, its the army that calls the shots. But even by Pakistan's standards, this is unprecedented.

Watch: Pakistan's economy in crisis — Business leaders pin hopes on army generals

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General Bajwa has been privately meeting with top business leaders. Reports say as many as three such meetings have taken place so far.

These were held at heavily guarded military offices in Karachi — that's the financial capital of Pakistan. Some meetings were convened in Rawalpindi, which is home to the army headquarters.

Reports say that business leaders shared advice on how to fix Pakistan's economy.Businessmen in Pakistan are a worried lot. They wanted immediate action from the Imran Khan government — but that hasn't happened. &nbsp;

So they knocked on the doors of the army chief. And already, things are moving. Reports say there has been action on some requests.&nbsp;One report says that a meeting led to prompt decisions.

From there — instructions were dispatched to top government officials.The Pakistani government is downplaying these interactions.

A spokesman from Pakistan's finance ministry has denied claims of any interference from the military.At this stage, The businessmen of Pakistan are pinning their hopes on the generals.

They believe that the army chief has enough military power and clout to get things done.

Pakistan Army Chief General&nbsp;Qamar Javed Bajwa

General Bajwa isn't a regular army chief. He wears many hats. He is part of the high powered national development council.This is a 13-member body — that was set up by Imran Khan. It's job is to advise the Pakistan&nbsp;Prime Minister on long term economic policy.

So he was already directly involved in policymaking. These meetings are being called the beginning of a soft coup.And the army has a solid excuse, not that they need one. Pakistan's growth has plummeted to two point four per cent, the budget deficit — that's the difference between revenues and earnings — has spiked to nearly nine per cent.

Pakistan has secured a six billion dollar bailout from the international monetary fund to save its economy. But the bailout may not be enough.Pakistan owes six point seven billion dollars to china alone.

They need some experts to fight the economic battle. The reliance on generals may prove to be a costly mistake.

Pakistan's economy has been going through a serious crisis for some time. Now, in a desperate attempt, the country's business community has sought help for Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

Pakistan's economy has been going through a serious crisis for some time. Now, in a desperate attempt, the country's business community has sought help for Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa. The sequence of events indicates the weakening of Imran Khan's grip on power. Businessmen of this Islamic Republic have pressed the panic button. And they went to meet the Army Chief — General Qamar Javed Bajwa — and asking him for help. For a normal country, this would be odd. For Pakistan, this is par for the course. It is a known fact that in Pakistan, its the army that calls the shots. But even by Pakistan's standards, this is unprecedented. Watch: Pakistan's economy in crisis — Business leaders pin hopes on army generals General Bajwa has been privately meeting with top business leaders. Reports say as many as three such meetings have taken place so far. These were held at heavily guarded military offices in Karachi — that's the financial capital of Pakistan. Some meetings were convened in Rawalpindi, which is home to the army headquarters. Reports say that business leaders shared advice on how to fix Pakistan's economy.Businessmen in Pakistan are a worried lot. They wanted immediate action from the Imran Khan government — but that hasn't happened. So they knocked on the doors of the army chief. And already, things are moving. Reports say there has been action on some requests. One report says that a meeting led to prompt decisions. From there — instructions were dispatched to top government officials.The Pakistani government is downplaying these interactions. A spokesman from Pakistan's finance ministry has denied claims of any interference from the military.At this stage, The businessmen of Pakistan are pinning their hopes on the generals. They believe that the army chief has enough military power and clout to get things done. Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa General Bajwa isn't a regular army chief. He wears many hats. He is part of the high powered national development council.This is a 13-member body — that was set up by Imran Khan. It's job is to advise the Pakistan Prime Minister on long term economic policy. So he was already directly involved in policymaking. These meetings are being called the beginning of a soft coup.And the army has a solid excuse, not that they need one. Pakistan's growth has plummeted to two point four per cent, the budget deficit — that's the difference between revenues and earnings — has spiked to nearly nine per cent. Pakistan has secured a six billion dollar bailout from the international monetary fund to save its economy. But the bailout may not be enough.Pakistan owes six point seven billion dollars to china alone. They need some experts to fight the economic battle. The reliance on generals may prove to be a costly mistake.

Pakistan's economic crisis: Army chief Bajwa meets business leaders; is Imran Khan isolated in Pakistan?

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'Kashmir a nuclear flashpoint': Pakistan army chief says India has endangered immediate neighbourhood

Pakistan government to present amendment bill for Bajwa's extension as army chief

Pak SC hearing Bajwa extension case: Watch live updates here

Pakistan's economic crisis: Army chief Bajwa meets business leaders; is Imran Khan isolated in Pakistan?