{
  "id": 16681772,
  "title": "Ex-COAS Abdul Waheed Kakar passes away",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/ex-coas-abdul-waheed-kakar-passes-away",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T23:30:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40446067/ex-coas-abdul-waheed-kakar-passes-away"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former army chief Gen Abdul Waheed Kakar, a pivotal figure in Pakistan's 1993 political crisis, has died at the age of 89 in Rawalpindi. The Inter-Services Public Relations announced his passing, with the Pakistan Army expressing condolences and paying tribute to his distinguished military career. Gen Kakar is chiefly remembered for his role in ending a severe political confrontation in 1993, known as the \"Kakar Formula.\" This formula allowed the government to resolve the crisis through a caretaker administration and fresh elections, preventing martial law and preserving the democratic process. Born on March 23, 1937, in Peshawar, Kakar joined the army in 1959 and served in both the 1965 and 1971 wars with India. His leadership and military expertise played a crucial role in Pakistan's history.",
  "summary": "KARACHI: Former army chief Gen Abdul Waheed Kakar (retd), who played a decisive role in resolving Pakistan’s 1993 political crisis, passed away in Rawalpindi on Monday at the age of 89. He leaves behind a legacy that will continue to figure in discussions on the country’s civil-military relationship. His passing was announced by Inter-Services Public Relations, which said in a note that the Chief…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}