Pakistan's army media said Sunday the Afghan National Unity Government (NUG) has invited General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Pakistan's new Army Chief of Staff, to visit Kabul.



According to reports, the invitation was issued when Bajwa called to wish President Ashraf Ghani, Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah and Afghan Army Chief of Staff Qadam Shah Shahim a happy new year.



Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff emphasized that both countries were working for peace in the region.

Pakistan's prime minister on 27th of November 2016 picked Bajwa to replace outgoing army chief Raheel Sharif.

The army chief is arguably the most influential person in Pakistan, with the military having ruled the country for about half of its 69-year history since independence from Britain and enjoying extensive powers even under civilian administrations.

Afghan National Unity Government (NUG) did not comment so far.