News India Live, Digital Desk: Indo-Pak Relations: Amid tension between India and Pakistan, the government led by Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has promoted Pakistani Army Chief General Aseem Munir to the post of Pakistan’s highest military rank field marshal. After former military ruler Field Marshal Ayub Khan, Aseem Munir is another person to receive this honor in the history of the country.
General with this promotion To infinite munir The 5-star rank of Islamabad has been achieved. This promotion approved by the federal cabinet of Pakistan is considered symbolic and strategic. The most important thing about this post is that it is ranked formal, which is provided during war or after achieving any special military achievement in special circumstances. Asim Munir has been awarded the rank of Field Marshall for the second time in Pakistan’s history, for protecting Pakistan’s sovereignty and regional integrity during his military leadership, bravery and ‘Operation Banyanun Marsus’, which Pakistan launched against India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’.
In Pakistan, the President of the country is the highest commander of the armed forces, while the Prime Minister has executive power and is responsible for national administration, military appointments and policy. Field Marshal is appointed through a special appeal with constitutional guidance of the Prime Minister, President, Ministry of Defense and possibly the Supreme Court or High Court. Based on this, Asim Munir has got this rank.
Field marshal powers in Pakistan
The post of Field Marshal in Pakistan does not provide any additional constitutional powers. There is no permanent or regular process in the law for the appointment of field marshal. This post does not provide any additional legislative, executive or judicial powers to anyone. The Constitution of Pakistan prevents any person, whether military or citizen, using unauthorized political or administrative power. Prior to General Aseem Munir, the post of Field Marshal in the history of Pakistan was awarded only once. In 1959 it was given to General Muhammad Ayub Khan. Ayub Khan became the commander-in-chief of the Pakistani Army and later became the President of the country.
Achievement of Asim Munir
General Aseem Munir has a very active and important career in the military intelligence sector. He leads both Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Military Intelligence (MI). This is an achievement that has been achieved by very few officials in Pakistan. Munir’s position and influence increased rapidly after joining the army in 1986. Munir was appointed as Army Chief in 2022.
Who was India’s first field marshal?
In India too, the post of Field Marshal is considered the highest post in the army. In India, Field Marshal gets the entire salary of General and is considered to be a serving officer. Sam Manik Shah was first given the post of Field Marshal after winning the Indo-Pakistan War in 1971. Manik Shah was scheduled to retire in June 1972 and his term was extended for six months. On 1 January 1973, he was promoted to the post of Field Marshal. He was formally awarded the post of Field Marshal at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 3 January. He became the first Indian military officer to be promoted to this post.
India’s second field marshal
After Sam Manik Shah, Kodandera Madappa Kariyappa i.e. K.M. Cariappa was given the post of Field Marshal in 1986. K.M. Kariyappa was the first Army Chief of independent India and was awarded the title of Field Marshall on 15 January 1986. Kariyappa The honor was awarded for his extraordinary military service and contribution in the Indo-Pak war of 1947–48.
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