News Desk: The federal cabinet on Thursday approved the Defence Forces Act 2026 and amendments to the National Command Authority Act 2010, with both draft laws set to be presented before Parliament for approval.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired the cabinet meeting in Islamabad, according to the Prime Minister’s Office.
The Defence Forces Act 2026 has been prepared as a follow-up to changes introduced through the 27th Constitutional Amendment. The proposed legislation will establish the administrative framework for the office of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and the Chief of Defence Forces Headquarters.
Following cabinet approval, the Defence Forces Act 2026 will be tabled before Parliament during its ongoing session.
Amendments to National Command Authority Act
The cabinet also approved amendments to the National Command Authority Act 2010, another legislative measure linked to the 27th Constitutional Amendment.
The government said the amendments were necessary to bring the existing law in line with the constitutional changes.
The amended National Command Authority Act 2010 will also be presented before Parliament for consideration and approval.
The proposed Defence Forces Act 2026 is aimed at providing the legal and administrative framework for the newly defined Chief of Defence Forces position and related headquarters arrangements.
The legislation, along with amendments to the NCA Act, will now move to Parliament, where lawmakers will consider and approve the proposed changes.
