
Since 1947, the Army has been involved in three wars with neighbouring India and several border skirmishes with Afghanistan.[69] It maintained a strong presence in the Arab states during the Arab-Israeli Wars, aided the coalition in the first Gulf War, and played a major role in rescuing trapped American soldiers in Mogadishu, Somalia in 1993. Recently, major joint-operations undertaken by the Army include Operation Black Thunderstorm and Operation Rah-e-Nijat, against armed insurgents within Pakistan. The army has also been an active participant in UN missions.The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), by statute a four-star general, is
appointed by the President, with the consultation and confirmation of
the Prime Minister of Pakistan.[70] Pakistan Army is currently commanded by General Raheel Sharif.[71][3
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