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History. Established in 1952, the Pakistan Army Act regulates the legal code within the military, mainly for prosecuting military personnel and associated civilians. An amendment in 1966, during Ayub Khan's tenure, extended its application to civilians, specifically those charged with inciting mutiny or accused of disseminating classified information and assaulting military infrastructure.
Pakistan Army (Amendment) Act, 2020 seeks to amend the Pakistan Army Act, 1952. It provides a measure to President of Pakistan acting on advice of Prime Minister of Pakistan to extend the tenure of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) by three years. The amendment also bars the act of the extension of tenure from being challenged in any court. [1]
The Pakistan Army Amendment Bill 2023 aims to modify the clauses within the Pakistan Army Act of 1952. Its purpose is to establish the foundational framework for the establishment and continuous upkeep of the National Army. [1] The bill was approved by both the Senate and National Assembly and sent to President Arif Alvi for his signature.
The Pakistan Army ( Urdu: پاکستان فوج, romanized : Pākistān Fãuj, pronounced [ˈpaːkɪstaːn faːɔːdʒ] ), commonly known as the Pak Army ( Urdu: پاک فوج, romanized : Pāk Fãuj) is the land service branch and the largest component of the Pakistan Armed Forces. The president of Pakistan is the supreme commander of the army.
Military courts in Pakistan are special courts in the country's judicial system and are set up to try civilians, especially in cases related to terrorism. These courts were established under the Pakistan Army Act 1952 as a response to the growing threat of terrorism and insurgency in the country. [1] [2]
Hilal-i-Imtiaz. Sword of Honour (Pakistan) Syed Asim Munir Ahmed Shah [3] [1] NI (M) ( Urdu: سید عاصم منیر احمد شاہ; born 1968) [1] is a Pakistani general and the current Chief of Army Staff since 29 November 2022. [4] Before becoming the army chief, he was posted at the GHQ as Quartermaster general. [5]
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The amendment established speedy trial military courts for terrorist offenses, waging war against Pakistan, and acts threatening the security of Pakistan. The duration of these courts is two years. The decision to amend the constitution came after the 2014 Peshawar school massacre. Text. Short title and commencement: