Pakistan military power
Pakistan's Field Marshal Asim Munir Threatens Swift Response to Any Indian Aggression as Chief of Defence Forces
Dec 09, 2025 01:22 pm CST
Pakistan's newly appointed Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has issued provocative statements against India, warning of a "swift, severe, and intense" response to any future aggression. As Pakistan's most powerful military figure overseeing all three service branches and the country's nuclear arsenal, Munir's rise to power marks a significant shift in Pakistan's military structure amid ongoing regional tensions.
Field Marshal Asim Munir Appointed as Pakistan's First Chief of Defence Forces with Nuclear Authority
Dec 05, 2025 04:36 pm CST
Field Marshal Asim Munir has been appointed as Pakistan's first-ever Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), gaining unprecedented control over all military branches and the country's nuclear arsenal. This five-year appointment grants him legal immunity equivalent to the president and establishes him as Pakistan's most powerful military figure in decades, raising questions about the balance of power between civilian and military authorities.
Pakistan's Democratic Decline: How the Military Regained Control Without Tanks in the Streets
Nov 20, 2025 03:17 pm CST
Pakistan's military has regained central power through subtle means rather than overt force, as evidenced by recent constitutional amendments granting Army Chief Asim Munir expanded authority and legal immunity. While civilian leaders Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Zardari maintain ceremonial roles, they have systematically surrendered hard-won civilian oversight, potentially reversing two decades of democratic progress in Pakistan's governance structure.
Pakistan Grants Field Marshal Asim Munir Expanded Powers Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Nov 13, 2025 04:07 pm CST
Pakistan's parliament approves a constitutional amendment granting Field Marshal Asim Munir lifetime immunity and expanded control over military branches, further cementing the military's influence in the nuclear-armed nation. This development comes amid heightened regional tensions following deadly explosions in both Pakistan and India, while also coinciding with improved Pakistan-US relations and President Trump referring to Munir as his "favorite Field Marshal."
Pakistan's 27th Constitutional Amendment: How Asim Munir's Army Gains Unprecedented Power Over the State
Nov 12, 2025 01:23 am CST
Pakistan's government has passed the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill, granting sweeping powers to Army Chief Asim Munir as the new Chief of Defence Forces. This landmark legislation shifts military control from the president and cabinet directly to Munir, establishes a new Federal Constitutional Court, and provides constitutional backing to military authority, raising concerns about Pakistan's democratic institutions and balance of power.
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.
Opinion | There's Something 26/11 Mumbai Attack Can Tell Us About Trump-Munir Lunch
Jun 20, 2025 07:07 pm CST
Now, as India threatens that 'Operation Sindoor' is far from over, US troops on its soil are a nice bit of insurance for Pakistan against Indian fury. But that also means more terrorism, not less.