Pakistan Overhauls Military Command Structure After 50 Years, Giving Army Chief Unprecedented Control
Pakistan has introduced its biggest overhaul of the country’s military command structure in five decades, giving its top military officer operational authority over the army, navy and air force while raising fresh questions about the balance between civilian and military power. The changes were finalised in August 2026, when parliament approved the Defence Forces of Pakistan Act, 2026, alongside amendments to the National Command Authority Act. The legislation formally established […]
