civil-military relations
Pakistan's 27th Constitutional Amendment: How General Asim Munir Is Securing Unprecedented Military Authority
Nov 11, 2025 05:05 pm CST
Pakistan's 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill transforms the nation's governance by establishing a new Chief of Defence Forces position to be held by the Army Chief, granting lifetime immunity to Field Marshals, and formalizing military dominance in the constitutional framework. This amendment effectively restructures Pakistan's civil-military relationship, concentrating unprecedented power in General Asim Munir's hands while following historical patterns established by former military rulers.
Pakistan's 27th Constitutional Amendment: How Field Marshal Asim Munir Could Gain Unprecedented Power
Nov 06, 2025 03:39 pm CST
Pakistan plans to introduce the 27th constitutional amendment that could significantly increase Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir's authority by restructuring the command of armed forces. The Shehbaz Sharif government has confirmed the upcoming amendment, which proposes changes to Article 243 and potentially creates a new Commander-in-Chief position. Critics fear this move would fundamentally alter Pakistan's civil-military balance, placing civilian institutions under military control and reducing provincial autonomy established by the 18th amendment.
Pakistan Army Chief Faces Backlash Over Diplomatic Role in Trump Meeting
Oct 02, 2025 01:27 am CST
Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir faces significant criticism after presenting rare earth minerals to US President Donald Trump during his third Washington visit in six months. The diplomatic gesture sparked parliamentary outrage with Senator Aimal Wali Khan questioning the constitutional authority of military leadership in foreign affairs, highlighting tensions between Pakistan's civilian government and military influence in international relations.