Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir’s recent remarks that Pakistan will not tolerate any hostile move, come at a time when Pakistan is trying to balance peace with growing regional tensions. His words, spoken after receiving the Nishan-e-Imtiaz in the presence of Jordan’s King Abdullah II, offered a window into how the country sees its own […]
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National assembly moves to modernize leadership across all three forces
Islamabad: The National Assembly will debate and approve new rules for the Army, Navy, and Air Force on Friday. The legislation follows the recent 27th constitutional amendment. It aims to align all three services with updated operational and administrative requirements. Under the amended constitution, the Prime Minister will appoint the Chief of Defence Forces, Air […]
Pakistan proposes new Chief of Defence Forces in 27th Amendment
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has drafted the 27th Constitutional Amendment, proposing to replace the “Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee” (CJCSC) with a new title, “Chief of Defence Forces,” as part of sweeping military and judicial reforms. Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar confirmed that the cabinet, virtually chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has […]
27th Amendment proposes lifetime Field Marshal rank and constitutional reforms
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar has revealed key details of the 27th Constitutional Amendment, which was approved by the federal cabinet on Saturday. Among its proposals is granting the rank of Field Marshal as a ceremonial lifetime title to national heroes, while command authority will continue under […]
Trump ‘honoured’ after praise by Field Marshal
US President Donald Trump said that he considered the praise extended to him by Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir as an “honour”. Speaking to US military leaders on Tuesday, Trump said that the Pakistani Field Marshal had lauded his role in stopping the Pakistan-India war, which ultimately saved millions of lives. “He said if the […]
PM Shehbaz, field marshal Munir blame India for deadly Khuzdar school attack
In a strong response to the recent school bus bombing in Khuzdar, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir have vowed to end foreign-sponsored terrorism, holding India responsible for backing the attackers. During an emergency visit to Quetta, they met with injured victims and grieving families, condemning the attack as a shameful and […]
PM Shehbaz Sharif congratulates Gen Asim Munir on promotion to field marshal rank
ISLAMABAD – May 20, 2025: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir on his promotion to the historic rank of Field Marshal. The promotion was granted in recognition of his exceptional leadership during *Operation Bunyān Mursūṣ* and his vital role in defeating hostile threats against the country. The prime minister […]