ISLAMABAD – Pakistan, the country with 580,000 active-duty personnel, is at verge of creating groundbreaking new position Commander of Defence Forces (CDF), aimed to unify and streamline command across Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Sources reveal that the move is part of proposed 27th Amendment, which seeks to redefine Article 243 of the Constitution to ensure stronger coordination among the country’s armed forces.
These reform draws directly from lessons of recent Pakistan-India military confrontations and reflects the demands of modern warfare, where rapid, integrated responses from all military branches are critical. 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 advice of 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 CDF role, Pakistani government aims to maintain 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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