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Pakistan Army Chief’s Attire Raises Questions Amid Diplomatic Visits

The Iranian delegation’s arrival in Islamabad on a Friday evening was met with Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan’s army chief, who opted for military attire. In stark contrast, when US Vice President J D Vance landed the following morning, he was dressed in a suit. The apparent change in dress code has sparked curiosity about whether it signifies a shift in protocol or simply a matter of personal preference.

Insight into the matter comes from a retired general who served under Pakistan’s former military ruler Pervez Musharraf. According to the general, who spoke to Al Jazeera on condition of anonymity, there is no set rule governing the attire of an army chief when receiving high-ranking delegations. Instead, the decision often falls to the chief’s staff or his own personal inclination, which may be influenced by the image he wishes to project.

Another retired general echoed this sentiment, describing the question of the chief’s attire as “essentially a non-issue.” However, he noted that the situation is complicated by the fact that the army chief is not typically part of the welcome party for visiting heads of state or vice presidents. The current circumstances, marked by ceasefire talks of global significance, have disrupted traditional protocols.

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