Speaking on Suno News program “Live with Jami”, State Law Minister Barrister Aqeel Malik said that there is no need for a notification regarding the five-year term. However, if required, the government has the authority to issue one.
He added that if there is a need for further extension, it will also be granted, and that too for another five years. According to him, Field Marshal Asim Munir has truly “earned this title” and Pakistan’s enhanced respect today is solely due to its armed forces.
Earlier, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah told the media that under the recent act passed by Parliament, the tenure of the Army Chief has been fixed at five years, ending in 2027.
He also argued that the Army Chief’s service should not be made an unnecessary debate. “If someone has earned the title of Field Marshal and extensions are part of tradition, then who could be more deserving of it than the current Army Chief?” he remarked.
The government’s stance on Field Marshal Asim Munir’s extension reflects a calculated move to end speculation. By confirming the five-year service streamlining, while leaving the door open for another extension, the state has both reassured continuity and sparked fresh debate.
Supporters view this as recognition of Munir’s leadership and the army’s central role in Pakistan’s stability and global image. Critics, however, warn that extensions have historically fueled controversy, blurring the lines between institutional traditions and political maneuvering.
Now, Asim Munir’s leadership will remain uncontested till 2027.
