ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved appointment of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir as the Chief of Army Staff and the country’s first-ever Chief of the Defence Forces. The recommendation has now been forwarded to the Presidency for formal approval.
Field Marshal Munir will make history by holding both top military positions simultaneously for a five-year term, consolidating leadership at the highest echelons of Pakistan’s armed forces.
The announcement comes amid mounting rumors of delays and uncertainty over key military appointments, bringing a sense of clarity to Pakistan’s defence hierarchy.
The premier also extended the tenure of Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu, by two years. This extension will take effect after his current five-year term ends in March 2026.
The dual appointments are being seen as a strategic move to ensure stability and continuity in the country’s defence leadership at a critical juncture.
