(CDF / COAS)'s Desk

[ghazi52]

Under sub-section (iii) of Article 8A, the “terms and conditions” of the COAS concurrently with the CDF shall be determined by the president on the prime minister’s advice.

Field Marshal Munir was appointed army chief on Nov 29, 2022, becoming the 17th army chief to assume the command of the Pakistan Army.

In November 2024, the government brought changes to the PAA, extending the tenure for all three services chiefs from three to five years, keeping the CJCSC’s tenure unchanged at three years. The same amendments allowed the services chiefs to be reappointed and/or their tenures to be extended for up to five years, instead of up to three years.

Therefore, in line with the restructuring under the 27th Amendment, the recent PAA changes allow the president, on the prime minister’s advice, to reappoint the COAS-plus-CDF for another five years, or extend his tenure by up to five years, creating legal space for him to retain his position till December 2035.

 

[ghazi52]

CDF Asim Munir says all 3 forces will maintain their internal autonomy: state media​

News Desk
December 8, 2025



Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir on Monday was presented with a guard of honour at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi. — DawnNewsTV

Following his appointment as the country’s first chief of defence forces (CDF), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir said on Monday that all three services of the armed forces — the army, air force and navy — would maintain their “internal autonomy and organisational structure”.

According to state-broadcaster PTV News, Field Marshal Munir made this statement during an address to the officers of all three services.

 

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[Yasser76]

New joint HQ seems like a big step in the right direction, whatever one thinks of the appointment of CDF.
We have never had a proper joint forces command HQ similar to say Northwood HQ in the UK or CENTCO, in Tampa. In the past we had all three services cordinating their own forces and liasing with each other via secure comms. A true Joint HQ will see officers, ops, cordination all from one place.

 

[ghazi52]

 

[ghazi52]

"In view of the growing and changing threats, it is necessary that we further improve multi-domain operations under a unified system of the three forces. The establishment of the Defense Forces Headquarters is a necessary step towards this change.

Each service will maintain its uniqueness for its operational preparedness, while the Defense Forces Headquarters will coordinate and coordinate the operations of all the services. Along with the unity of the high command, the three forces will maintain their internal autonomy and organizational structure."

 

[313Ghazi]

In his first address as the chief of defence forces (CDF), Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir on Monday hailed the newly instituted CDF Headquarters as “historic”, stating that it would better integrate the three armed services — the army, navy and air force — to keep pace with the dynamics of future threats.

Addressing a ceremony at GHQ, the newly-appointed CDF emphasised the need for a formal arrangement for tri-services integration and synergy and highlighted that the armed forces have to remain aligned with new aspects of warfare, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

The CDF highlighted emerging spheres in warfare, such as cyberspace, the electromagnetic spectrum, outer space, information operations, artificial intelligence and quantum computing, which Pakistan needs to keep up with.

CDF Field Marshal Munir further highlighted that the multi-domain operations carried out during the brief war with India in May have now become a textbook example and case study for future warfare.

“While addressing the officers of the tri services, [the CDF] reiterated the extraordinary courage and conviction displayed by the complete Pakistani nation, particularly the professionalism of the valiant men and women of the Armed Forces of Pakistan during Marka-i-Haq,” the ISPR’s statement read, adding that he paid homage to martyrs.

State broadcaster PTV News reported that according to the CDF, all three services of the armed forces would maintain their “internal autonomy and organisational structure”.

He also emphasised that multi-domain operations must be improved under the unified armed services, in light of evolving security threats.

“The establishment of the Defence Forces Headquarters is an essential step towards this change,” Field Marshal Munir stated. “Each service will maintain its individuality for its operational readiness, [while] the Defence Forces Headquarters will integrate and coordinate the operations of the services.”

The CDF then turned his attention to India and Afghanistan, saying that the former should not “fall prey to any misconception, as Pakistan’s response will be much more swift and severe”.

“A clear message has been given to the Taliban regime that they have no option but to choose between the khawarij mischief-makers or Pakistan,” he said of Kabul.

The CDF reiterated Pakistan’s stance as a peaceful nation but warned that nobody would be allowed to test Islamabad’s territorial integrity or sovereignty

“Let everyone know that the idea of Pakistan is invincible, and its protection is ensured by the firm resolve of faithful, brave soldiers and a united nation,” Field Marshal Munir stated.

According to the ISPR, in his closing remarks, the CDF envisaged the armed forces as a “culturally futuristic, combat-ready military machine that deters aggression and enjoys [the] full confidence of the nation”.

 

[313Ghazi]

Obviously it remains to be seen, but this will be one of the biggest advantages of this role existing - assuming it is properly utilised. I wonder though if there are drawbacks that the person who fills the role will always be an Army man. How could that limit the capabilities and tactics of the airforce and the Navy?

 

[hasssanali8998]

all three services of the armed forces would maintain their “internal autonomy and organisational structure”.

 

[shanipisces2002]

complete TOPI DRAMA !

 

[VCheng]

in his closing remarks, the CDF envisaged the armed forces as a “culturally futuristic, combat-ready military machine that deters aggression and enjoys [the] full confidence of the nation”

..... or else!"

 

[hasssanali8998]

If you believe in the face value, then armed forces have no role in politics but we know.

where did i mention politics ffs , cant you people get out of your asses for few minutes . jeez !
this is posted in the strategic affairs so clearly not for politics , if you wanna whine go to 4 or 5 pti threads .
i was just happy that forces will retain their autonomy

 

[hasssanali8998]

complete TOPI DRAMA !

thank you for your input

 

[shanipisces2002]

thank you for your input

you are most welcome !

 

[hasssanali8998]

you are most welcome !

koi baat nahi jani