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.