ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated Field Marshal Asim Munir on his appointment as Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF).
“The appointment of the Chief of Defence Forces is in line with contemporary and modern warfare requirements. The country’s defence will improve further,” the premier said in a statement.
“Under the leadership of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, our brave forces delivered a crushing defeat to the enemy,” he added.
“Under the leadership of Field Marshal, the brilliant success in Marka e Haq made Pakistan’s name shine all over the world and the country gained respect.”
PM Shehbaz Sharif also congratulated and expressed good wishes to Chief of Air Staff Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu on his two-year extension in service.
He said, “Under the leadership of Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu, the Pakistan Air Force destroyed enemy warplanes with its excellent professional skills during Marka e Haq and frightened the enemy.”
“All institutions of the country will work together for the defence, development and prosperity of Pakistan,” he remarked.
He said, “Together, we will make the country’s defence impregnable.”
Earlier, President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the summary submitted by the Prime Minister for the appointment of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff, concurrently as Chief of Defence Forces for a period of five years.
During an information conversation with journalists at Aiwan-e-Sadr, Field Marshal Munir assured journalists that new chapter is beginning “Everything is fine, it’s right before your eyes. Pakistan is moving towards improvement and will now soar to greater heights.”
