Army Succession
Musharraf appoints Ashfaq Parvez Kayani Vice Chief of Army Staff before transferring command.
Role range: 2007-2007 – 2007-2007
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Ashfaq Parvez Kayani Biography and Timeline
Follow Ashfaq Parvez Kayani through 4 dated historical records for Pakistan.
Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
4Distinct records
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2007–2009Years on this page
2007
Chief of Army Staff
Ashfaq Parvez Kayani succeeds Pervez Musharraf as Chief of Army Staff.
Role range: 2007-2013
2009
Operation Rah-e-Rast
Kayani oversees the army campaign in Swat that seeks to restore government control over areas held by Taliban militants.
Role range: 2009-2009 – 2007-2013
Operation Rah-e-Nijat
Kayani oversees the South Waziristan offensive against Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan strongholds.
Role range: 2009-2009 – 2007-2013
Records, sources and methodology
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