# Why Pakistan overhauled its military command structure after five decades

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-04 07:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/4/why-pakistan-overhauled-its-military-command-structure-after-five-decades?traffic_source=rss

> Pakistan’s parliament has passed laws formalising the Chief of Defence Forces, currently Field Marshal Asim Munir, as the operational commander of the army, navy and air force. The measures abolish the coordinating role of the CJCSC and establish a new headquarters, prompting questions about civilian oversight and the military’s influence over politics.