Chief of General Staff (Pakistan)

Chief of General Staff (abbreviated as CGS) is the most coveted position within the Pakistan Army after that of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Although four-star Chief of Army Staff (COAS) is the nominal head of the land forces, CGS is "the organisational lead on both intelligence and operations". Since 1985 a three-star lieutenant general is appointed to the post of CGS.

Chief of General Staff (Pakistan)

Chief of General Staff (abbreviated as CGS) is the most coveted position within the Pakistan Army after that of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Although four-star Chief of Army Staff (COAS) is the nominal head of the land forces, CGS is "the organisational lead on both intelligence and operations". Since 1985 a three-star lieutenant general is appointed to the post of CGS.