Pakistan`s new army chief stresses on professionalism

Islamabad: Pakistan`s new army chief, Gen Raheel Sharif, has stressed on the importance of professionalism in dealing with challenges, a media report said Saturday. Gen Sharif was chairing his first corps commanders` meeting Friday after becoming the new army chief Nov 29. He succeeded Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, who headed the army for six years. Pakistan`s internal and external security situation was discussed in the meeting, Dawn reported. According to the daily`s report, the meeting was described as "take charge meeting" where the general told his men that he wanted to see professional excellence in dealing with challenges.