Defence Minister Confirms CDF Notification Process Underway. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has confirmed that the process for issuing the notification of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) has begun.
As per the details, in a statement on X, he said that unnecessary speculation is being spread the CDF notification.
He clarified that the notification will be issued at the appropriate time and there is no space for further speculation.
There is unnecessary and irresponsible speculation about CDF notification. Please be informed that the process has been initiated. PM is returning shortly. Notification will be issued in due course of time. No room for any conjecturing. Period!
— Khawaja M. Asif (@KhawajaMAsif) November 30, 2025
Defence Miniser also stated that Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif will be returning to the country soon.
It is worth noting that after the 27th Constitutional Amendment, the position of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) was created. With parliamentary approval, Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has been appointed to this role, but official notification has not yet been issued.
The amendment also gives lifelong legal protection to the posts of Field Marshal, Marshal of the Air Force and Admiral of the Fleet, while abolishing the office of Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, effectively centralizing command under the CDF.
It allows officers appointed to these high-ranking posts to retain their uniform, privileges and status for life. Article 248, which grants immunity to the President, will now also apply to individuals who hold these posts for life.
According to the amendment to the Pakistan Army Act, the federal government will determine the powers, privileges and entitlements of these posts in the national interest. Furthermore, the appointment of the Vice Chief of Army Staff and the Deputy Chief of Army Staff will be made on the recommendation of the CDF.
The Vice Chief will discharge his duties as per the instructions issued by the CDF.
It is pertinent ot mention that Pakistan Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu will also continue as the head of the Air Force for another five-year term starting March 2026.
