[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] Since Pakistan became a sovereign state in 1947, the five-star field marshal rank has only ever been bestowed once, which was to the then General Muhammad Ayub Khan.

The appointment of five-star field marshal is made through an appeal submitted for review request by the Prime minister of Pakistan in a joint effort with the president and defence ministry to the supreme court or high court for constitutional orders under certain rules and regulations, although the president exercises the power of the commander-in-chief and prime minister rules national assembly.

The communique said that the conferment of this rank will serve to demonstrate to the world in a humble way the high esteem in which he is held by his people and how grateful the nation is to its saviour.

The press communique added that by a peaceful revolution last year the President had not only defended the territorial integrity of Pakistan but had also saved the very existence of the nation.