Asim Munir due for another promotion, likely to become Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces

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Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir is set to take on a new role as Chief of Defence Forces. This change comes with a proposed constitutional amendment that will abolish the current Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee position. The amendment also formally recognizes Munir's Field Marshal title. The move consolidates top military command. Political debate surrounds the proposed changes.