PM Shehbaz decides to appoint Lt Gen Sahir Shamshad as new CJCSC.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to appoint Lieutenant General Sahir Shamshad Mirza as new Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, confirmed Informational Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Thursday.

Taking to Twitter, the minister said the premier used his constitutional authority to make the two highest appointments in Pakistan Army.

PM Shehbaz has picked Lt Gen Asim Munir as new Chief of Army Staff (COAS), she said, adding that a summary in this regard has been sent to President Arif Alvi.

It is recalled that the Defence Ministry has recommended six names for the top two positions in the military, including Lt Gen Nauman Mehmood, Lt Gen Mohammad Amir and Lt Gen Faiz Hameed.

Lt Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza is currently serving as a commander for Rawalpindi Corps.

The recipient of Hilala-e-Imtiaz (Military) has served at various senior leadership positions, including director-general military operations (DGMO), Chief of General Staff, and Adjutant...