General Asim Munir was elevated to the rank of Field Marshal in the second such instance in Pakistan's history. This promotion is viewed as a strategic power consolidation rather than being a mere honorary position.

Pakistan’s prime minister has promoted the country’s powerful army chief, Gen. Asim Munir, to the rank of field marshal, making him only the second military officer in Pakistan’s history to hold the title.

Pakistan's army chief General Asim Munir is the most powerful man in the country, but his popular support has surged after the worst conflict in decades with arch-rival India, shattering criticism of interference in politics and harshly cracking down on opponents.