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Last Updated:May 20, 2025, 18:13 IST
The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
Critics have accused Pakistani Army General Asim Munir of mishandling foreign and domestic policies. (AP Photo)
Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir was on Tuesday promoted as the Field Marshal for “successfully" leading the armed forces in the recent conflict with India, state-run TV reported.
The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The state-run PTV reported that the cabinet took the important decision to “promote General Asim Munir as Field Marshal" of the country.
The decision was taken for his “exemplary role" in the conflict with India, it added.
Pak Statement on Asim Munir
The federal government has approved the promotion of General Syed Asim Munir to the rank of Field Marshal.
The decision was made during a meeting of the federal cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
According to the official statement, General Asim Munir was promoted in recognition of his strategic leadership in Operation against India and for inflicting a decisive defeat on the enemy.
The cabinet also unanimously decided to retain Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Babar Sidhu in service even after completion of his tenure
Location :Islamabad, Pakistan
First Published:News world Pakistan Army Chief Gen Asim Munir Promoted As Field Marshal After Conflict With India
