Army Chief to become Chief of Defence Forces

Pak’s 27th Constitutional Amendment draws debate but reflects broad consensus

Pak’s 27th Constitutional Amendment Draws Debate But Reflects Broad Consensus

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s 27th Constitutional Amendment, approved by an overwhelming 234–4 majority vote and signed into law on 13 November 2025, continues to generate debate at home and abroad. In this sense, some international commentators, including Caroline Davies, have described the development as a shift toward centralised authority, government officials and legal experts argue that the […]

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Army Chief to become Chief of Defence Forces

Army Chief to become Chief of Defence Forces under 27th Amendment: Tarar

ISLAMABAD: Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar clarified that the Army Chief is a constitutional post with a five-year tenure, while Field Marshal is a title. He said the federal government has drafted the 27th Constitutional Amendment to abolish the “Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee” (CJCSC) position and introduce a new post, “Chief of

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