Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir will be officially addressed as Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) concurrently the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) with effect from today [November 28, 2025]. The change will be mentioned in all official papers, military references and media reports with the unified office of Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff. The unification of the title comes as President Asif Ali Zardari, on November 15, gave his assent to the Pakistan Army, Air Force and Navy Amendment Bills 2025 following their approval by parliament.
