Govt Approves Law to Officially Recognize New Position of Chief Defense Forces
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The federal cabinet in Pakistan has approved legislation to officially recognize the newly created position of Chief of Defense Forces, as part of legislative changes following the 27th Constitutional Amendment, according to the Prime Minister's Office. The approval came during a cabinet meeting in Islamabad chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The Defense Forces Act 2026 and amendments to the National Command Authority Act 2010 were both approved, with the latter set to describe the necessary changes following the constitutional amendment. Both legislative measures will now move to the parliamentary stage for approval.
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