Overview
- The federal cabinet meets today under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to approve amendments to the Army, Navy and Air Force Acts to align statutes with the new constitutional framework.
- The National Assembly plans to debate and pass new service rules for the three forces on Friday before adjourning for an indefinite period, according to parliamentary reporting.
- The overhaul ends the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee role on 27 November 2025 and places appointments of the army, air and naval chiefs on the prime minister’s recommendation, with the army chief designated Chief of Defence Forces.
- Officers elevated to five‑star ceremonial ranks will retain uniform, rank and privileges for life, with future duties set by the federal government, per the reported provisions.
- A Lahore High Court petition challenging the amendment was withdrawn after the court was told further changes were under consideration, while separate developments included lethal attacks in Shikarpur and extreme smog readings in Lahore.