Pakistan military leadership
Field Marshal Asim Munir Appointed as Pakistan's First Chief of Defence Forces with Nuclear Authority
Dec 05, 2025 04:36 pm CST
Field Marshal Asim Munir has been appointed as Pakistan's first-ever Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), gaining unprecedented control over all military branches and the country's nuclear arsenal. This five-year appointment grants him legal immunity equivalent to the president and establishes him as Pakistan's most powerful military figure in decades, raising questions about the balance of power between civilian and military authorities.
Field Marshal Asim Munir Appointed as Pakistan's First Chief of Defence Forces in Historic Military Restructuring
Dec 05, 2025 07:25 am CST
In a significant development for Pakistan's military structure, President Asif Ali Zardari has approved Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir's appointment as the country's first-ever Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) for a five-year term. Simultaneously maintaining his position as Chief of Army Staff, Munir becomes only the second military officer in Pakistani history to hold the Field Marshal rank. This appointment follows the recent 27th Constitutional Amendment aimed at centralizing military command, representing a major shift in Pakistan's defense leadership framework.
Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik Confirmed to Continue as Pakistan's ISI Chief
Oct 07, 2025 02:00 am CST
Pakistan's top spy chief Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik will continue serving as Director General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan's premier intelligence agency. Malik, who also holds the position of National Security Adviser, was appointed ISI head in September 2024 and is widely regarded as one of Pakistan's most capable military officers with extensive experience in operational command roles.