ISLAMABAD: A three-judge bench resume today a case pertaining to the extension/reappointment of incumbent Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa.

A three-member bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khan Khosa and comprising Justice Mazhar Alam Khan Miankhel and Justice Mansoor Ali Shah is hearing a petition challenging the extension of COAS General Bajwa.

As the hearing commenced today the three member bench directed the attorney general to submit the extension notification issued for former army chief Gen (retd) Ashfaq Pervez Kiyani as well as that of Gen (retd) Raheel Sharif's retirement in the court.

Referring to the retirement of army generals, Justice Khosa said: "If an army general never retires, then under what rule did Raheel Sharif retire?"

Justice Khosa asked the AG: "We want to see what pension and perks Gen Kiyani got after his retirement," and the adjourned the hearing for 15 minutes.