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Pakistan Army and Imran Khan Exchange "Mentally Ill" Accusations in Escalating Political Conflict
Dec 06, 2025 01:36 am CST
Pakistan's military and imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan have escalated their conflict with mutual accusations of mental instability. After Khan called Army Chief General Asim Munir "mentally unstable" on social media, military spokesperson Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry responded by labeling Khan "mentally ill" and a "narcissist" who uses prison visits to attack the armed forces. This confrontation highlights the deepening tensions between Pakistan's military establishment and Khan's political movement following his 2022 ousting from power.
Field Marshal Asim Munir Appointed as Pakistan's First Chief of Defence Forces in Historic Military Restructuring
Dec 05, 2025 07:25 am CST
In a significant development for Pakistan's military structure, President Asif Ali Zardari has approved Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir's appointment as the country's first-ever Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) for a five-year term. Simultaneously maintaining his position as Chief of Army Staff, Munir becomes only the second military officer in Pakistani history to hold the Field Marshal rank. This appointment follows the recent 27th Constitutional Amendment aimed at centralizing military command, representing a major shift in Pakistan's defense leadership framework.
Debunked: Deepfake Video of Imran Khan's Sister Falsely Claims Asim Munir Wants War With India
Dec 04, 2025 09:30 am CST
A sophisticated deepfake video falsely showing Imran Khan's sister Aleema Khan claiming that Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces Asim Munir desires war with India has been debunked by Sky News. The fabricated interview, which went viral on social media, misrepresented statements from a genuine interview conducted by journalist Yalda Hakim. This incident highlights growing concerns about AI-generated misinformation amid ongoing tensions between the two nations and Imran Khan's continued imprisonment in Pakistan.
Imran Khan's Sister Warns of Chaos in Pakistan if Former PM is Harmed in Prison
Nov 29, 2025 01:48 am CST
Noreen Niazi, sister of imprisoned former Pakistan PM Imran Khan, has issued a warning that any physical harm to her brother would plunge Pakistan into chaos due to his strong public support. She criticized his prolonged solitary confinement as mental and physical abuse, while expressing concerns about deliberate rumors regarding his health and the denial of family visits.
The Power Struggle Between Imran Khan and Asim Munir: Pakistan's Political Crisis Explained
Nov 28, 2025 06:16 pm CST
This article examines the intense political rivalry between former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and current Chief of Defence Forces Asim Munir, tracing their conflict from Munir's 2019 dismissal as ISI chief to Khan's current imprisonment. Despite being jailed for over 800 days, Khan maintains significant public support while Munir has consolidated unprecedented military power through constitutional changes, highlighting Pakistan's ongoing struggle between civilian political leadership and military establishment.
Imran Khan: From Cricket Legend to Political Prisoner as Pakistan's Military Consolidates Power
Nov 28, 2025 02:09 am CST
Former cricket champion and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan remains unseen for 25 days amidst troubling rumors, while General Asim Munir orchestrates a constitutional overhaul granting himself unprecedented military authority. This power shift threatens Pakistan's political stability as judicial independence crumbles under the new amendments that protect military leadership from accountability.
Pakistan's Military Transformation: Field Marshal Asim Munir Becomes Unprecedented Chief of Defence Forces
Nov 28, 2025 02:07 am CST
Pakistan's military landscape undergoes a historic shift as Field Marshal Asim Munir assumes the newly created Chief of Defence Forces role, granting him unprecedented authority over all three military branches and nuclear arsenal for a five-year term. This constitutional change significantly diminishes civilian oversight while extending Munir's tenure and providing lifelong legal immunity, effectively making him "the most powerful man in Pakistan" according to defense analysts.
Pakistan Parliament Grants Army Chief Asim Munir Expanded Powers and Lifetime Immunity
Nov 13, 2025 02:25 am CST
Pakistan's parliament has approved a constitutional amendment expanding Army Chief Asim Munir's powers to include command over all armed forces as the new Chief of Defence Forces while granting him lifetime legal immunity upon completion of his term, a move critics argue undermines democratic governance and judicial oversight.
India Rejects Pakistan PM's Unfounded Terrorism Allegations Following Deadly Islamabad Blast
Nov 12, 2025 01:35 am CST
India has firmly dismissed Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's allegations linking India to a suicide bombing in Islamabad that killed 12 people. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal called these claims baseless, describing them as a diversionary tactic amid Pakistan's internal constitutional controversies regarding the creation of a new Chief of Defence Forces position.
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.