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.