PM approves Field Marshal Asim Munir’s appointment as Chief of Defence Forces
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Home PM Shehbaz Sharif had forwarded a summary to the President's House for formal approval, as per official release Field Marshal Asim Munir has been appointed the country's first Chief of Defence Forces after a formal approval from President Asif Ali Zardari. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif earlier approved the summary for the appointment and forwarded it to the President’s House for formal approval, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's office on Thursday. The appointment, which will last for five years, marks a significant moment in Pakistan’s military history, as Field Marshal Munir becomes the first individual to hold the newly established position of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). He will now serve as both the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and CDF, a rare distinction in the country’s military hierarchy.
Published: December 4, 2025 2:48 pm
Source: The Express Tribune — Read original