Overview
- Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, now concurrently Chief of Defence Forces and army chief, said any future aggression by India would draw a response that is “more swift and severe.”
- He told the Taliban authorities in Kabul they must choose between backing the banned Tehreek‑e‑Taliban Pakistan or maintaining ties with Pakistan.
- Speaking at GHQ after receiving a tri‑services guard of honour, Munir framed the Defence Forces Headquarters as central to coordinating Army, Navy and Air Force operations.
- He said each service will retain its internal autonomy and structures while higher command integrates planning and execution across domains including cyber, space and the electromagnetic spectrum.
- Reports noted that the 27th Constitutional Amendment and related law changes enabled the new CDF post, a five‑year concurrent term as COAS, and the restructuring of Pakistan’s joint command; the ceremony also honored personnel for actions in May clashes referred to as Marka‑e‑Haq.