Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Chairman and former Chief of General Staff (CGS) Lt. Gen. (R) Muhammad Saeed has issued his statement on the 27th Amendment.
In a tweet, he said that the amendment is about modernisation and clarity, not concentration of power.
“The 27th Amendment aims to modernise defence management in line with global military models”, he added.
Criticism on the 27th Constitutional Amendment – my take :-
— Muhammad Saeed (@msaeed26198) November 9, 2025
The amendment is about **modernisation and clarity**, not concentration of power.
*Purpose of the Amendment*
▪ The 27th Amendment aims to modernise defence management in line with global military models. 1/16
He said that this amendment seeks to eliminate duplication and improve strat coordination. “Creates a single, empowered advisor to handle complexities in mil matters”, he added.
Seeks to eliminate duplication and improve strat coordination.
— Muhammad Saeed (@msaeed26198) November 9, 2025
▪ Reflects the changing character of war, hybrid, MDO etc requiring rapid decision cycles.
▪ Creates a single, empowered advisor to handle complexities in mil matters — a model adopted by all major militaries.2/16
In a series of tweets, he praised the amendment and also addressed those criticising it.
He said, “Constructive debate must be welcomed — misrepresentation should not be . The amendment focuses on national security modernisation, not personalities or institutional domination. Political noise aside, the initiative strengthens defence clarity, not power centralisation.”
Constructive debate must be welcomed — misrepresentation should not be .
— Muhammad Saeed (@msaeed26198) November 9, 2025
The amendment focuses on national security modernisation, not personalities or institutional domination.
Political noise aside, the initiative strengthens defence clarity, not power centralisation. 16/16
Background
The government presented the much anticipated draft of the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill in the Senate on Saturday afternoon.
After this amendment, the army chief will be recognised as Chief of Defence Forces, positioned at top of Pakistan’s armed services.
Moreover, under the amendment, the Commander of the National Strategic Command will be appointed by the Prime Minister on the recommendation of the Army Chief, who will also serve as Chief of Defence Forces. The new framework will align with the country’s nuclear program, National Command Authority, and Strategic Plans Division.
The document states that the ranks of Field Marshal, Marshal of the Air Force, and Admiral of the Fleet will be reserved for officers who have rendered historic services. Retaining these ranks for life will be a way to honour their national contribution, though their official appointments will end after the completion of tenure.
Speaking on the floor of the house, Law Minister Azam Tarar said has that the creation of the Chief of Defence Forces and the National Strategic Command will further strengthen Pakistan’s security and defence structure.
