Asim Munir formally appointed as Pakistan's first Chief of Defence Forces

In a sweeping overhaul of Pakistan's military structure, the Shehbaz Sharif government has approved the appointment of Field Marshal Asim Munir as the country's first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) for a five-year term. The top military leader, who was elevated to the rank of Field Marshal earlier this year, will continue to serve as the Chief of Army Staff as well. According to a notification issued by the President's Office, President Asif Ali Zardari cleared Munir's appointment based on a summary forwarded by Prime Minister Sharif. The statement issued read, "President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the summary submitted by the Prime Minister for the appointment of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir NI(M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff, concurrently as Chief of Defence Forces for a period of five years."

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