New Army Chief..

In Pakistan, Army is always been the second most influential place to be beside being President or Prime Minister of the country. And some do comment, COAS is the most powerful position in the country. The current chief of Army is about to retire, he is catching lot of news lately considering he got 3 years extension last time and until yesterday, many were saying he would get another extension rather is lobbing for his extension or being made a powerful joint-chief of staff head (which at the moment is kind of ceremonial position, only given to senior Lt. General if he is not promoted as Army Chief)

I personally think, Gen. Keyani should not only resign gracefully but also not take any other position either as chairman joint chief of staff or US ambassadorship. These positions don't stand what he has achieved in last 6 years as Pakistan's Army chief. The way he has conducted himself especially in last couple of years, he is been hailed by every walk of life even from most insane critics of Pak Army. If he evaluate is current standing and see where he will be if given any position for years, here is my analysis why he shouldn't take any government office.

1. After becoming US Ambassador, he might enjoy few years of international limelight but loss his position of neutrality.
2. Even becoming joint chief of staff would only position him as weak character, what he holds now as being strong and institution building individual.
3. Money shouldn't be his concern and not even remaining in limelight - he especially has already enjoyed both and will continue to have both even after his retirement.  
4. If he retires now, every Pakistani serving or retire army officers/sapahe will admire him for rest of his life, he might become part of our history books.
5. Now, he will be retiring as Chief of Army Staff - the most highly influential position in Pakistan... Later, end note will not be this exciting.
6. If he retires gracefully now, he will be a welcome speaker for rest of his life from all walks of life in Pakistan and outside.
7. If he retires, he will set a great precedence to his successors for upholding institutions over individuals.

Last but not least - we all are Pakistanis and few things are those which don't change in us. I wish, now is the time for change and our leaders take the first dive in this sea.