A special farewell ceremony was held at the Joint Staff Headquarters on Wednesday to honor General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, the country’s last Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), who has completed 40 years of distinguished service, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
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🔴During his farewell address on 26th November 2025 at Joint Staff Headquarters (JSHQ), General Sahir Shamshad Mirza NI, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) #Pakistan Army said,“Ladies and Gentlemen, The world around us is transforming at a rate… pic.twitter.com/3jWTdDqGi0
— Pakistan Armed Forces News 🇵🇰 (@PakistanFauj) November 27, 2025
The outgoing CJCSC, whose tenure concludes on 27 November 2025, was presented with a guard of honour by a contingent of personnel from the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The event was attended by former CJCSCs and senior military officers from all three services.
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In his address, General Mirza expressed gratitude to Allah Almighty for the strength to serve with dedication, professionalism, and selfless devotion. He paid tribute to the armed forces and martyrs for their sacrifices and highlighted the importance of a strong national defence in the current geo-strategic environment. He reaffirmed that the nation’s defence remains impregnable, with officers and soldiers ever ready to strengthen it further.
The ceremony comes following the recent 27th Constitutional Amendment, which restructured the national security establishment and formally abolished the office of CJCSC. Established to maintain joint-service coordination, the dissolution of this office marks the end of nearly five decades of tri-service representation in armed forces decision-making.
The ISPR said the farewell reflects both the legacy of service of General Mirza and the continued commitment of Pakistan’s armed forces to national security and stability.
