New ‘Commander of Defence Forces’ designation under consideration

ISLAMABAD: As part of key defence reforms, introduction of a new designation of “Commander of Defence Forces” (CDF) is under consideration, sources said. The new title is being considered under the proposed amendment to Article 243, aimed at ensuring greater coordination and unified command among the three armed services.

The move is said to have been inspired by lessons drawn from recent Pakistan-India war scenarios and the evolving nature of modern warfare that demands integrated operational response.