Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir
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.
Afghan MP Condemns Pakistan Military's Deadly Attacks on Civilians: "You've Bred Terrorists"
Oct 18, 2025 02:37 pm CST
Former Afghan MP Mariam Solaimankhil condemns Pakistan's military for deadly cross-border attacks in Paktia province that killed eight Afghan civilians, including three cricketers. Speaking to NDTV, she linked the violence to Afghanistan-India diplomatic relations and called for stronger cooperation between New Delhi and Kabul against "extremist ideology." The Afghanistan Cricket Board has withdrawn from an upcoming tournament with Pakistan in response to the attacks.