Following the expiry of the deadline for appointing Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces, uncertainty looms over the position of Army Chief Asim Munir, with concerns he may provoke tensions with India amid his unclear status. Tilak Devasher, a former member of the National Security Advisory Board, highlighted the precarious situation stemming from a weak civilian government unable to oppose military influences, exemplified by the chaotic handling of the CDF appointment. Despite expectations for a timely notification coinciding with the abolition of the now-defunct position of Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, no announcement has been made, reflecting deeper issues within Pakistan’s political and military dynamics that could have significant implications for regional stability.