After weeks of speculation the new army chief has finally been revealed to all. While the widely beloved General Raheel Sharif bid his farewell, many were waiting anxiously for the new army chief’s announcement so drawing rooms around the country could analyze the next move that the country will take.

Well, finally, Lt. General Qamar Javed Bajwa has been announced as the next army chief. Lt. General Qamar had been serving at the GHQ as Inspector General of Training and Evaluation and has now been elevated to a four-star general rank with his appointment.

Pakistanis, obviously, can’t help being analytical about this appointment and here’s what the country’s thinking:

There are folks welcoming him to his new job

Welcome bro #QamarJavedBajwa

— Bakhtar Anam (@BakhtarAnam) November 26, 2016

In #Pakistan first-time a #jutt appointed as #Coas #QamarjavedBajwa

— abrar bajwa (@abrarbajwa7) November 26, 2016

Welcome.Hope you do best for Pakistan ? #QamarJavedBajwa

— Umer Khan (@umer_khaan) November 26, 2016

But General Sharif has many fans and people still don’t want him to leave

Respect for #QamarJavedBajwa but again request to #GenRaheelSharif please don't leave.People of #Pakistan #love you. #ThankYouRaheelShareef

— Osamah Akram (@OsamahAkram) November 26, 2016

#QamarJavedBajwa cant make us forget General Raheel Shareef… he will be missed greatly☺

— Zarafshan_Khan (@Agirlwithnobae) November 26, 2016

Congrats to new army chief.But Pakistani history must feel thirst for Raheel Sharif forever
Miss u the death of terrorism #QamarJavedBajwa

— Tajamul Naqvi (@TajamulNaqvi) November 26, 2016

Don't know why but i think the word " Army Chief " only suits to Gen Raheel Sharif#QamarJavedBajwa

— Hazrat bilal (@Hbilal149) November 26, 2016

This one’s shocked because, according to some, Lt. General Bajwa was a “dark horse” in the race to the position

Ohhh My Dear God! I didn't expected him in the least bit..hoohoooo! #QamarJavedBajwa

— Hira Tariq (@hiratariq74) November 26, 2016

Some people can’t help but speculate about the reinforcement of “Punjabi” supremacy

The irony punjab supremacy #QamarJavedBajwa…

— Akbar Shah (@AkbarDeveloper) November 26, 2016

A heavy-weight and first Jaat COAS.
Security Leaks investigation is going to be a litmus test of his credibility. #QamarJavedBajwa

— Nabeel. (@AreyNabeel) November 26, 2016

While others are comparing to famous Bajwas in India

They Have #NeruBajwa
& We Have #QamarJavedBajwa
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— سعید (@saeedsheikh2) November 26, 2016

And suggestions over the biggest challenge for the new chief are being drawn up

Corruption free Pakistan is current challenge #QamarJavedBajwa

— Saad (@saadbinsarfaraz) November 26, 2016

I hope you will follow the policy of Raheel Shrief #QamarJavedBajwa

— Fiaza Awan (@FiazaAwan5) November 26, 2016

This keen observer has spotted a trend in the appointments

Moonch Wala – Clean Shaved – Moonch Wala – Clean Shaved . . . to be continued #CoAS #QamarJavedBajwa

— Samad Aslam Khan (@SamadAslamKhan) November 26, 2016

Whatever else armchair analysts may be speculating, the country is hopeful for the future and congratulates the new army chief on his appointment

#QamarJavedBajwa
Make the Nation Proud Sir✌ pic.twitter.com/x8dgoBQ6Un

— Muhammad Bilal (@mbmakhdoom) November 26, 2016

Cover image via: numl.edu.pk