Overview
- A ceremonial Guard of Honour was held at GHQ in Rawalpindi for Field Marshal Asim Munir, marking his assumption of the newly created Chief of Defence Forces role.
- Admiral Naveed Ashraf and Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu attended as tri‑service contingents presented the salute and Munir inspected the formation.
- The appointment followed a summary from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, received presidential approval from Asif Ali Zardari, and was confirmed by a Ministry of Defence notification.
- The 27th Constitutional Amendment established the CDF post, and the notification states Munir will concurrently serve as Chief of Army Staff for a five‑year term effective upon issuance.
- Dunya News reported the ceremony also commemorated an operation referred to as Marka‑e‑Haq, including claims of downed aircraft and naval defenses, presented as the outlet’s assertions.