General Asim Munir was elevated to the rank of Field Marshal in the second such instance in Pakistan's history. This promotion is viewed as a strategic power consolidation rather than being a mere honorary position.

Pakistan’s prime minister has promoted the country’s powerful army chief, Gen. Asim Munir, to the rank of field marshal, making him only the second military officer in Pakistan’s history to hold the title.

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan, currently jailed, mocked the promotion of Pakistan's Army Chief Gen Asim Munir to Field Marshal by suggesting he be crowned "King" instead—claiming the nation is now ruled by "jungle law".