| Field Marshal | |
|---|---|
&sq=&lang=&file=File:OF-10_Pakistan_Army.svg) The insignia of a field marshal as worn on epaulettes | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Service branch |  Pakistan Army |
| Abbreviation | FM |
| Rank | Five-star |
| NATO rank code | OF-10 |
| Next higher rank | None |
| Next lower rank | General |
| Equivalent ranks | Admiral of the fleet Marshal of the air force |
Field Marshal (FM) is the five-star and highest rank in the Pakistan Army awarded by the Government of Pakistan to the chief of army staff of the Pakistan Army in recognition of distinguished service. It is the highest rank in the Pakistan Armed Forces that ranks above General as well as Air Chief Marshal of the Pakistan Air Force and Admiral of the Pakistan Navy and below none. Although it is a current and authorized rank with a pay grade of "Apex Scale",[1] it has been used one-off throughout its history and no Pakistani army officer presently holds it, with the only field marshal being Muhammad Ayub Khan, who was promoted to the rank reportedly in 1965.[a] It comes with no additional powers and pay grade, but an honorary rank with a NATO's equivalent rank code OF-10. It is equivalent to fleet admiral, and while it is an ordinarily senior rank in Pakistan army, it can be refer as five-star general "standard rank scale" to distinguish it from other military insignias.[3]
Although a five-star field marshal assumes no additional power, but it could be a difficult task for government to combat the unconstitutional political movement.[4][5]
- ^ "Ranks & Insignia". Pak Army. 2019-05-23.
- ^ "Gen. Ayub becomes President". Dawn. 6 September 2017. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
- ^ Abrar, Mian (August 12, 2016). "General Raheel likely to be given field marshal's rank - Pakistan Today". Pakistan Today.
- ^ "Field Marshal Ayub Dead; Ex-President of Pakistan". The New York Times. April 21, 1974 – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ Haider, Murtaza (November 1, 2016). "What they never tell us about Ayub Khan's regime". Dawn.
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