President Zardari approves PM Shehbaz Sharif's recommendation, making Field Marshal Asim Munir Pakistan's first CDF. This move centralises military and nuclear command, sparking concerns over civil-military balance. Read the full analysis.
Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari approves PM Shehbaz Sharif's summary, appointing Army Chief Asim Munir as the first Chief of Defence Forces for five years. The historic move aims to improve tri-service coordination.
Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif government appoints Gen Asim Munir as the country's first-ever Chief of Defence Forces. President Asif Ali Zardari approves the historic appointment.
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and Chinese Vice President Han Zheng held crucial talks in Doha, reinforcing the iron-clad friendship between the two nations and discussing enhanced cooperation across multiple sectors.
Top Pakistani political figures including President Zardari and PM Sharif extend warm Diwali wishes to Hindu community, emphasizing religious harmony and cultural unity in significant diplomatic gesture.
Pakistan Peoples Party threatens to reconsider alliance with PML-N led government as key coalition agreements remain unfulfilled, creating political uncertainty.