Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with President Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad today to discuss the proposed promotion of General Syed Asim Munir to the rank of Field Marshal. The meeting was aimed at taking the President into confidence on this significant military decision.

According to Radio Pakistan, President Zardari acknowledged the leadership of General Syed Asim Munir, highlighting the armed forces’ successful defense of the nation under his command. The President emphasized that General Munir’s decisive response to Indian aggression and his effective war strategy justified the proposed promotion.

The meeting also served as a platform to commend the military leadership and the armed forces of Pakistan for their robust and effective response to recent Indian attacks. This acknowledgment came amidst heightened regional tensions, underscoring the critical role of Pakistan’s defense strategy.

Notable attendees at the meeting included Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, and Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, indicating the importance of the discussions and the support from various branches of the government for the proposed military promotion.