ISLAMABAD – Pakistan, the country with 580,000 active-duty personnel, is all ready for a groundbreaking new position, Commander of Defence Forces (CDF), aimed at unifying and streamlining command across the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Sources reveal that the move is part of the proposed 27th Amendment, which seeks to redefine Article 243 of the Constitution to ensure stronger coordination among the country’s armed forces.
These reforms draw directly from lessons of recent Pakistan-India military confrontations and reflect the demands of modern warfare, where rapid, integrated responses from all military branches are critical.
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The CDF post is expected to foster synergy, ensuring the three services operate under a single, cohesive command.
Currently, Article 243 gives President overall command of the armed forces, while the Federal Government supervises their operations.
President, after constitutional requirements and on the advice of the PM, can maintain the military, grant commissions, and appoint the Chiefs of the Army, Navy, Air Force, as well as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, including setting their salaries and allowances.
By creating the CDF role, the Pakistani government aims to maintain a structured chain of command while enhancing civilian oversight through the Prime Minister and federal executive, a bold move that could redefine Pakistan’s defence architecture and operational efficiency.
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