India, Nov. 9 -- In a major development that could reshape Pakistan's military hierarchy, the country on Saturday reportedly passed the 27th Constitutional Amendment, paving the way for Army Chief General Asim Munir to assume the newly created post of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), a powerful position designed to unify command among the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

The amendment, which revises Article 243 of the Constitution, authorizes the President to appoint both the Chief of Army Staff and the Chief of Defence Forces on the Prime Minister's advice, according to local media reports.

The CDF will appoint the head of the National Strategic Command, responsible for nuclear and strategic operations, in consultation with the Prime Minister....