Pakistan’s parliament just passed a major constitutional change that will put General Asim Munir in a powerful new role. A few minutes after the 27th Amendment was approved, the army chief will take office as the country’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). The move aims to tighten coordination across the army, navy and air force.
The amendment rewrites Article 243 of the constitution, which deals with armed‑forces matters. Under the new rule, the President will appoint both the Army Chief and the CDF based on the Prime Minister’s advice. In addition, the chief will decide who heads the National Strategic Command – a post that will stay within the army, again chosen with the Prime Minister’s input.
Gen Munir has already been promoted to field marshal, Pakistan’s highest military rank. He is only the second officer in the nation’s history to receive this title, which grants lifelong status and privileges. The law also lets the government bestow the honorary ranks of Field Marshal, Marshal of the Air Force and Admiral of the Fleet.
Officials call the amendment a “historic restructuring” that will strengthen institutional coordination among Pakistan’s three services. Critics, however, say the new post undermines constitutional democracy. Pakistan Tehreek‑e‑Insaf (PTI) denounced it as a strike at the core of the nation’s democratic foundations. In response, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar defended the move, saying it follows the constitution and was made after consultation with all stakeholders.
Source: ianslive
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