Pakistan Army Chief Gen Asim Munir Elevated to Field Marshal Rank
- Pakistan's federal cabinet approved General Asim Munir's promotion to Field Marshal, the country's highest military rank, on Tuesday, 2025-05-20.
- This elevation followed Munir's leadership during recent hostilities with India, including Operation Bunyanum Marsoos and Marka-i-Haq, amid ongoing regional tensions.
- The promotion recognizes Munir's role coordinating Pakistan's armed forces' strategy and maintaining stability during military escalations involving missile and drone exchanges with India.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and former President Zardari praised Munir's courage and military skills, with Munir dedicating the honor to the nation and the armed forces.
- The elevation symbolizes strengthened military leadership amid Pakistan's security challenges, ensuring continuity during tense Indo-Pak relations and ongoing internal and regional instability.
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The federal government has promoted Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir to the rank of field marshal on Tuesday in recognition of his leadership during Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, launched in response to India’s recent military aggression. Operation Bunyanum Marsoos stands as a landmark achievement in Pakistan’s military history. Under the skillful leadership and successful war strategy of Field Marshal Asim Munir, the armed force…
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