The notification is circulating on social media regarding the assumption of office by Field Marshal General Asim Munir. It is written in the notification that in pursuance of 27th Amendment Act 2025, enacted by parliament, and consequent to the Pakistan Army Act 1952, regarding the establishment of the post of Chief of Defence Forces and the concurrent abolition of the CJCSC.
It is also reported that the President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, notified the appointment by Field Marshal General Asim Munir, currently serving as the Chief of Army Staff, as the first Chief of Defence Forces, effective immediately
Fact Check: After verifying the notification, Team The Factual Analysis found it fake and fabricated.
Military and government sources denied the notification and claimed that the actual notification is yet to be issued.
Federal Minister for Law also denied this notification and clarified that CDF notification will be issued in few days and there is no need to create rumors.
