Will Pakistan’s Defence Overhaul Strengthen or Upset Its Military Balance?

Will Pakistan’s defence overhaul strengthen or upset its military balance?

Amendment reshapes military command, raising fears of weakened civilian control and diminished autonomy for services.

Asim Munir to get another promotion as Pakistan brings in amendment to create new post of CSD

Pakistan Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir is reportedly set for another promotion, his second this year, as the government plans to establish a new post of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) under the proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment, according to a report by Dawn. The amendment seeks to create a unified command structure for the Army, Navy, and Air Force, with the CDF serving as the top military authority, similar to India’s Chief of Defence…

Asim Munir Gets Another Key Role Months After Pak Faced Op Sindoor Drubbing

Pakistan on Saturday brought in a Constitutional amendment to create a new post of chief of defence forces to ensure greater coordination and unified command among the three services.

Pakistan Moves To Constitutionally Empower Military, Paving Way For Asim Munir’s New Role

Justified by lessons from recent India tensions, it seeks a unified command structure. Critics fear it will further entrench military dominance, diminishing civilian oversight.

After India war lessons, Pakistan plans a unified command. More power for Munir?

Months after its brief but bruising military confrontation with India, Pakistan is moving to constitutionally overhaul its military command structure. It is going to create a powerful new post for a unified command of its army, navy, and air force. The move will see army chief Asim Munir gain with the civilian government ceding power.

Pakistan amends constitution, Asim Munir gets key role

Pakistan has amended its constitution to establish a new post of chief of defence forces, assigning the role to Asim Munir following Operation Sindoor.