Pakistan's Parliament has given Army Chief Asim Munir statutory command over all three armed forces — army, navy, and air force — for the first time in the country's history.

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Pakistan's Parliament has given Army Chief Asim Munir statutory command over all three armed forces — army, navy, and air force — for the first time in the country's history. He can retire, discharge, or retain personnel across services without cabinet approval. His five-year term runs to at least 2030. As Field Marshal he keeps rank and legal immunity for life, and removing him requires a two-thirds parliamentary vote.