Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a final meeting with outgoing Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, in Islamabad on Monday. The meeting marked the farewell of the top military official ahead of his retirement on November 27.
During the final meeting, PM Sharif commended General Mirza for his professional excellence and dedicated service to Pakistan. He praised the general’s leadership, strategic vision, and commitment to national defense throughout his tenure.
General Sahir Shamshad Mirza’s retirement will conclude a nearly five-decade-long tradition, as the post of CJCSC will be abolished following the enforcement of the 27th Constitutional Amendment. This amendment brings a major structural shift to Pakistan’s military leadership.
The Prime Minister highlighted the importance of General Mirza’s contributions to strategic affairs, noting that his tenure strengthened Pakistan’s armed forces and enhanced national security. The farewell final meeting reflected the nation’s gratitude for his long-standing service.
With the 27th Constitutional Amendment coming into effect, the position of Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee will no longer exist, signaling a significant change in the country’s military framework. The retirement of General Mirza closes this chapter, reshaping the command structure in Pakistan’s defense institutions.
Officials attending the final meeting described it as a cordial and respectful farewell, with PM Sharif expressing best wishes for the general’s post-retirement life. The event emphasized continuity in leadership and the evolution of the country’s military hierarchy.
The farewell of General Sahir Shamshad Mirza marks both an end and a beginning—closing the legacy of a key military post while implementing constitutional reforms to modernize Pakistan’s defense leadership structure.
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