ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan on Wednesday named a career infantry officer credited with re-writing the infantry manual as its new all-powerful army chief, a key position as the country fights a Taliban insurgency and increasing Islamist violence.
In a message on Twitter, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (no relation) confirmed the appointment of Lieutenant-General Raheel Sharif at a time when tension continues with arch rival India over disputed Kashmir and as the United States seeks Pakistan's help in bringing peace to neighbour Afghanistan.
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