A political PMF tenure dispute regarding the chairman’s retirement age blocked key legislation in parliament on Saturday. Deputy Speaker Adnan Fayhan confirmed that extension disagreements forced authorities to withdraw the service and retirement law. Furthermore, official regulations governing standard military retirement age conflicted directly with proposed administrative leadership term extensions. Consequently, parliamentary leaders agreed to return the draft legislation back to executive committees for complete revision.
The proposed legislation aims to establish comprehensive administrative rules for personnel, benefits, and internal structural organization. Although parliament officially recognized the security force in 2016, essential internal governance frameworks remain largely unfulfilled. Furthermore, lawmakers emphasized that specific brigades were historically established for political and electoral purposes rather than defense. Therefore, structural reform efforts seek to align institutional management directly with standard ministry guidelines.
Political leaders originally introduced early legislative drafts during previous government administrations before encountering repeated delays and disputes. The cabinet approved the current draft in February 2025 before transferring the text to parliament for vote. However, resolving the ongoing PMF tenure dispute remains crucial for bringing all armed groups under state control. Consequently, officials view finalizing clear administrative laws as essential for strengthening national defense institution frameworks.
Adnan Fayhan clarified that parliamentary discussions focus purely on organizational reform rather than personal political rivalries. Furthermore, lawmakers expect modified legislative drafts to reach the parliamentary floor within ten days for official consideration. Government ministers simultaneously continue working alongside military commanders to strengthen overall air defense capabilities across all provinces. Ultimately, resolving the PMF tenure dispute will help establish clear legal governance across national security forces.
