Knowledgable sources have indicated to us that tomorrow afternoon, October 2nd (Pakistan time), an announcement will be made revealing Lt. Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani’s (alt spelling: Ashfaq Kiyani) next role and potentially that of Lt. Gen. Tariq Majeed. This announcement is coming within days of the October 6th presidential elections, where Pres. Gen. Pervez Musharraf is expected to be elected president for a second 5-year term.

Since Musharraf will not be shedding his Army uniform until after re-election, promotions will likely be announced for the roles of Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS) and/or Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS). Though anything is still possible, we are of the view that Musharraf’s successor in the Army will be Gen. Kayani. (Read all about Kayani in my recent profile of him.)