Even after he quits, Musharraf's security will remain with the army. A contingent of the elite Special Service Group has been assigned to guard him and Musharraf will also retain his military staff as a civilian president.
Through recent appointments, Musharraf has also ensured that officers who are loyal to him will be in key positions in the army during his second presidential term. Kiyani was set to retire this year but will now be the army chief for at least the first three years of Musharraf's second term as president.
As President, Musharraf will also remain supreme commander of the armed forces and have the power to sack civilian governments.
Image: Musharraf with Air Chief Tanveer Mehmud at the Air Force Headquarters.
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