Refusing the Extension: Principle Over Power
In the same Hamid Mir thread, the journalist noted that Kakar was offered a service‑extension a few weeks before his retirement but politely declined. The offer, allegedly from the civilian leadership, was turned down on principle – a move that preserved the constitutional timetable and denied a precedent for military overreach.
Policing the Politicised Military
Hamid Mir also documented that Kakar “took action against many officers who were interfering in politics.” By curbing the meddling of uniformed men in electoral and party affairs, he protected the army’s professional ethos. The official Pakistan Army public‑relations account (DG ISPR) echoed his legacy, expressing deep sorrow and reminding the public that his integrity was “high on honesty and honor.”
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