Shehbaz in London to 'consult Nawaz'.

ISLAMABAD -- Prime MinAiAster Shehbaz Sharif arrAived in London on WednesAday, apparently to consult his elder brother Nawaz Sharif on the appointment of the new army chief later this month, in what is his third visit to the United Kingdom since taking over as premier in April this year.

Almost all members of the PM's delegation have returAned from Sharm El-Sheikh, but Mr Sharif departed for London after attending the UN climate change conference.

EducaAtion Minister Rana Tanvir Hussain confirmed in a private TV talk show that the PM will discuss important issues with Nawaz Sharif, including the appointment of the new army chief.

Mr Sharif will also take up the issue of the long march by the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), which is likely to kick off today (Thursday) following a brief suspension of the rally in light of a gun attack on party chief Imran Khan in Wazirabad last week.

It has been reported that incumbent COAS Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa's tenure is set to end on November 29. The military spokesperson has already announced that Gen Bajwa will...

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