Field Marshal Pakistan
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.