General Knowledge

As of 2026, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Pakistan, Field Marshal Asim Munir, also holds the additional charge of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). This position was created under the 27th Constitutional Amendment, abolishing the previous Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) role and consolidating the command of the army, navy, and air force under the CDF, who concurrently serves as the COAS. The other options listed (Chairman JCSC only, Defence Secretary, Chief of Naval Staff) are distinct positions and are not held concurrently by the COAS.

The current Chief of Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force is Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu. He has been leading the Pakistan Air Force since March 19, 2021, and is the formal head under whose leadership the Pakistan Air Force Foundation Day is celebrated. This is confirmed by multiple recent news sources including Dawn and Geo News.

Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Baber Sidhu has emphasized the modernization of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and air defence capabilities as a key priority during his tenure, rather than focusing solely on pilot training, ground operations, or naval integration.

In Pakistan, the Supreme Command of the Armed Forces is constitutionally vested in the President of Pakistan, who acts as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.

The Islamabad Police is a federal police force responsible for law enforcement in the Islamabad Capital Territory. The Inspector General (IG) of Islamabad Police is part of this federal capital police structure, distinguishing it from provincial police forces, motorway police, or railways police. The current IG of Islamabad Police (as of 2024) is Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, confirming that the IG belongs to the Federal Capital Police category. The question's reference to 2026 is futuristic and cannot be verified, but the organizational structure remains consistent.

Pakistan Navy's main operational base is located in Karachi, which is the largest city and a major port in Pakistan, serving as the headquarters for the Navy's operations.

Field Marshal Asim Munir belongs to the Frontier Force Regiment, which is one of the prominent infantry regiments of the Pakistan Army. This is a well-known fact about his military background.

Field Marshal Asim Munir is known for being a Hafiz-e-Quran, which means he has memorized the Quran. He is also the Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, but among the given options, 'Hafiz-e-Quran' is the accurate descriptor.

Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Baber Sidhu assumed office as Chief of Air Staff (CAS) of Pakistan Air Force on 19 March 2021, making option B the correct answer.

The Inspector General (IG) of Punjab Police is responsible for law enforcement in Punjab, which is the largest province of Pakistan by population. Therefore, option D is correct.

Recent legislative amendments in Pakistan have extended the tenure of service chiefs (Army, Navy, Air Force) from the previous 3 years to a fixed 5 years. The retirement age limit of 64 years no longer applies to these chiefs during their tenure. They may also be reappointed or have their tenure extended for up to 5 years based on government decisions. This change was enacted through amendments to the Pakistan Army, Navy, and Air Force Acts in 2024, making the tenure 5 years fixed rather than 3 years extendable.

The current Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Pakistan as of 2026 is General Asim Munir, who was commissioned in the Pakistan Army in 1988. This makes option D the correct answer.

The General Headquarters (GHQ) of the Pakistan Army is located in Rawalpindi, which serves as the main military command center for the army.

As of May 2026, Admiral Naveed Ashraf is the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) of Pakistan. He assumed the position on 7 October 2023 and continues to serve in this role. The other options listed are previous Chiefs of Naval Staff or from other services. This is confirmed by multiple reliable sources including the official Pakistan Navy records and recent interviews with Admiral Naveed Ashraf.

As of 2026, in countries like Australia and India, the three service chiefs (Army, Navy, Air Force) report operationally through the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) or Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) framework. This framework coordinates the activities of the three services under a single senior military authority. The Chief of Defence Forces acts as the principal military advisor and operational coordinator, rather than the service chiefs reporting directly to the Defence Minister, Parliament, or Prime Minister. This structure is confirmed by official sources such as the Australian Government Defence Minister's releases and the Indian Chief of Defence Staff role established in 2020.

Field Marshal Asim Munir has emphasized the importance of hybrid warfare and economic security as key components of modern defense strategy, rather than focusing solely on conventional battles or unrelated areas like sports or only foreign policy.

Pakistan's Defence Day is celebrated annually on September 6 to commemorate the country's defense against India in the 1965 war. The Pakistan Army celebrates this day under the command of the current Chief of Army Staff, who as of now is General Asim Munir.

Asim Munir is known to belong to the Frontier Force Regiment of the Pakistan Army, which is a well-documented fact about his military background.

As of May 2026, the current Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan is Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. He was appointed as Chief of Army Staff on 29 November 2022 and was promoted to Field Marshal in May 2025. In December 2025, he was also appointed as Pakistan's first Chief of Defence Forces, with his tenure as COAS recommencing for a five-year term. The other options are former chiefs or unrelated individuals.

Field Marshal Asim Munir took over command of the Pakistan Army during a period of political transition after 2022, following his appointment as Chief of Army Staff in November 2022. The other options refer to historical conflicts unrelated to his tenure.

The Chief of Army Staff in Pakistan reports to the Prime Minister and the Defence Minister, who are the civilian heads responsible for the military. The Parliament and Supreme Court do not have direct reporting authority over the Chief of Army Staff, and the President's role is largely ceremonial in this context.

Asim Munir was promoted to the rank of General and appointed as Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan in 2024. This is a well-documented fact in recent Pakistani military history.

Field Marshal Asim Munir is the second person to be promoted to the rank of Field Marshal in Pakistan, after Field Marshal Ayub Khan. This makes option C correct.

Asim Munir was appointed as the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of Pakistan in March 2024, marking a significant change in the military leadership structure. This appointment is well-documented in recent news sources.

The Pakistan Army's General Headquarters (GHQ) is located in Rawalpindi, which serves as the main command center for the army.