ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s outgoing Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza paid a farewell visit to Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir and Air Force Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday.
During the meeting with COAS Munir at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, the Army Chief praised General Mirza for his “exemplary leadership, strategic foresight, and dedicated service to the Pakistan Armed Forces,” according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
“He lauded the CJCSC’s pivotal role in enhancing tri-services synergy, strengthening joint operational preparedness, and advancing Pakistan’s national security objectives at the strategic level,” ISPR said.
Furthermore, Field Marshal Asim Munir highlighted General Mirza’s contributions towards regional stability, military diplomacy, and the strengthening of Pakistan’s partnerships with friendly countries, as per ISPR’s statement.
“General Mirza expressed gratitude to the COAS and the armed forces for the support extended during his career,” the statement said. “Upon arrival at GHQ, the CJCSC laid a floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada and was presented a guard of honour by a smartly turned-out contingent of the Pakistan Army.”
Gen Mirza meets Air Chief
Separately, Sahir Shamshad Mirza also visited Air Headquarters in Islamabad, where he was received by Pakistan Air Force Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, ISPR said.
“[The air chief] commended the CJCSC’s exemplary services and his pivotal role in strengthening tri-services synergy,” according to ISPR’s statement.
“He appreciated [General Mirza’s] significant contributions towards national defence and reaffirmed PAF’s unwavering resolve to continue working closely with sister services to eradicate the menace of terrorism.”
The statement added that the CJCSC expressed his satisfaction over the combat readiness of the air force and the progress achieved through its modernisation and upgradation initiatives.
“He lauded the professionalism and dedication of PAF personnel in safeguarding Pakistan’s aerial frontiers and acknowledged the vital role of the Service in the national fight against terrorism.
He also appreciated the seamless coordination among the tri-services and expressed confidence that this cooperation would continue to flourish in the years ahead,” it said.
Gen Mirza is retiring upon completion of his constitutionally mandated three-year tenure, which began on November 27, 2022.
His retirement coincides with a major constitutional change. Under the 27th Constitutional Amendment, the office of the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee will be formally abolished from November 27, 2025.
