Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on his appointment as Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces.

He expressed best wishes for Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir.

He said his appointment of the Chief of Defence Forces is in line with contemporary and modern warfare requirements.

Shehbaz Sharif said under the leadership of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, our brave forces delivered a crushing defeat to the enemy.

The Prime Minister also congratulated and expressed good wishes to Chief of Air Staff Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu on his two-year extension in service. 

He said, under the leadership of Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu, the Pakistan Air Force destroyed enemy's warplanes with its excellent professional skills during Marka e Haq and frightened the enemy.

The Prime Minister said all institutions of the country will work together for the defence, development and prosperity of Pakistan.