Pakistan's 27th Constitutional Amendment: Opposition Protests as Asim Munir Set to Become First Chief of Defence Forces

Nov 09, 2025 04:50 pm CST

Pakistan faces political turmoil as opposition parties plan nationwide protests against the 27th Constitutional Amendment that would create a new Chief of Defence Forces position for current army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, restructure the military hierarchy, and establish a Federal Constitutional Court, raising concerns about constitutional balance and democratic institutions.