Pakistan’s prime minister has promoted the country’s powerful army chief, Gen. Asim Munir, to the rank of field marshal, making him only the second military officer in Pakistan’s history to hold the title.

Imran Khan said Pakistan was facing external threats, "a surge in terrorism, and an economic crisis. We must unite. I have never asked for anything for myself before, nor will I now".

Pakistan’s government says it’s recognition of his leadership in the India-Pakistan confrontation. Not everyone agrees.