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Pakistan's Parliament Passes Legislation Restructuring Military Command
Pakistan's National Assembly passed the Defence Forces of Pakistan Act, 2026, on August 20, 2026, which formalizes the powers of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and restructures the military command. The legislation grants the CDF operational control over all military branches, replacing the previous role of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee. This shift has raised concerns about the balance of power between civilian authorities and the military, as well as the implications for the roles of the navy and air force.
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Pakistan's National Assembly passed the Defence Forces of Pakistan Act, 2026, on August 20, 2026, which formalizes the powers of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and restructures the military command. The legislation grants the CDF operational control over all military branches, replacing the previous role of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee. This shift has raised concerns about the balance of power between civilian authorities and the military, as well as the implications for the roles of the navy and air force.
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