CJCSC General Sahir Shamshad Mirza’s farewell reception is hosted by DPM Ishaq Dar.

As part of his final engagements, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar welcomed chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad on Tuesday.

His decades of service and his contribution to fortifying Pakistan’s defence and strategic frameworks were ceremoniously acknowledged during the visit.

The Deputy Prime Minister praised General Sahir Mirza’s professionalism, outstanding leadership, and unwavering commitment to Pakistan’s security and defence at the meeting. He emphasised the crucial roles played by the departing CJCSC in strengthening tri-services coordination and defending national strategic interests. His dedication to bolstering Pakistan’s defence position in both regional and global settings was commended by Ishaq Dar.

In recognition of General Sahir Shamshad Mirza’s outstanding contributions to the country, Senator Ishaq Dar threw a luncheon in his honour after the meeting. Senior authorities showed their appreciation for his leadership and his efforts to maintain military professionalism, joint operational preparedness, and national defence goals by attending the ceremony.

As the 18th and final CJCSC, General Sahir Mirza, a professional military man, is wrapping up his term. Under his leadership, Pakistan’s wider defence cooperation with friendly nations has advanced, inter-services harmony has been strengthened, and joint military strategy has been strengthened. His final appearances mark the moment of transition as the 27th Constitutional Amendment eliminated the CJCSC office and established the newly created Chief of Defence Forces position.

At PAF headquarters, departing General Sahir Mirza praises the tri-services’ collaboration.

President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Chief Pakistan Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir have all received farewell visits from General Sahir Mirza in recent days. With his departure, a role that was essential to Pakistan’s combined military command system for almost 50 years comes to an end.