New Delhi, May 20 -- Days after conflict between India and Pakistan escalated following the Pahalgam terror attack, ending in a "bilateral understanding" between the two countries, the Pakistani government has promoted its Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir to the rank of Field Marshal.

The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. According to the official statement, General Asim Munir was elevated to the Field Marshal rank for his role in the India-Pakistan conflict.

With the promotion, Asim Munir has become the second top military officer in Pakistan's history to be elevated to the position.

The Pakistan government, in a statement, said, "The Government of Pakistan has approved the pr...