Months after its mini-war with India, Pakistan is planning to introduce the designation of Commander of Defence Forces in its attempt at a unified command and better coordination among the three armed services. The defence reforms are "inspired by lessons" from Pakistan's war with India in May, reported Pakistani media outlets. There's more to it. The change, which will be brought through a constitutional amendment, is likely to give a boost to army chief Asim Munir vis-a-vis the civilian government.
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The new title of Commander of Defence Forces (CDF) is under consideration "under the proposed amendment to Article 243, aimed at ensuring greater coordination and unified command among the three armed services," Pakistani daily The News reported, quoting sources.
The move, it said, was said to "have been inspired by lessons drawn from recent Pakistan-Indi
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