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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.
Imran Khan: From Cricket Legend to Political Prisoner as Pakistan's Military Consolidates Power
Nov 28, 2025 02:09 am CST
Former cricket champion and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan remains unseen for 25 days amidst troubling rumors, while General Asim Munir orchestrates a constitutional overhaul granting himself unprecedented military authority. This power shift threatens Pakistan's political stability as judicial independence crumbles under the new amendments that protect military leadership from accountability.
Pakistan's Military Transformation: Field Marshal Asim Munir Becomes Unprecedented Chief of Defence Forces
Nov 28, 2025 02:07 am CST
Pakistan's military landscape undergoes a historic shift as Field Marshal Asim Munir assumes the newly created Chief of Defence Forces role, granting him unprecedented authority over all three military branches and nuclear arsenal for a five-year term. This constitutional change significantly diminishes civilian oversight while extending Munir's tenure and providing lifelong legal immunity, effectively making him "the most powerful man in Pakistan" according to defense analysts.
Pakistan Amends Constitution: Creates Chief of Defence Forces Position After Operation Sindoor Conflict with India
Nov 09, 2025 10:42 am CST
Pakistan has implemented a significant constitutional amendment creating a new Chief of Defence Forces position, following military setbacks during India's Operation Sindoor in May. The 27th Constitutional Amendment consolidates power under the Army Chief, who will simultaneously hold both roles, while elevating General Asim Munir to Field Marshal for life. The reform responds to coordination challenges exposed during the four-day conflict with India and aims to establish a unified command structure across Pakistan's military services.
Pakistan's 27th Constitutional Amendment: How Field Marshal Asim Munir Could Gain Unprecedented Power
Nov 06, 2025 03:39 pm CST
Pakistan plans to introduce the 27th constitutional amendment that could significantly increase Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir's authority by restructuring the command of armed forces. The Shehbaz Sharif government has confirmed the upcoming amendment, which proposes changes to Article 243 and potentially creates a new Commander-in-Chief position. Critics fear this move would fundamentally alter Pakistan's civil-military balance, placing civilian institutions under military control and reducing provincial autonomy established by the 18th amendment.
Trump Meets with Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif in Oval Office as US-Pakistan Relations Warm
Sep 26, 2025 10:22 am CST
US President Donald Trump meets with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the Oval Office as relations between the countries continue to improve. The meeting follows recent diplomatic exchanges and a $500 million US investment in Pakistan's minerals sector. Trump also approved a TikTok deal, signaling improved US-China cooperation.
As Donald Trump Hosts Pak Army Chief For Lunch, What The White House Said
Jun 19, 2025 02:28 am CST
US President Donald Trump hosted Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir for a special luncheon at the White House on Wednesday.