Pakistani media reported that General Munir, the commander of the army, has been promoted to the rank of field marshal on the proposal of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and approval of the federal cabinet.
According to Pakistani media reports, this decision was taken in recognition of his effective leadership in the Marka-i-Haq and Banyan Marsus military operations and also his role in the recent tensions with India.
Asim Muneer is the second commander of the Pakistan Army after Muhammad Ayub Khan to be promoted to the rank of field marshal.
This rank is the highest military rank in the structure of the Pakistan Army and is derived from British military traditions.
