Inside Pakistan's Shadow Government: How Field Marshal Asim Munir Controls Power Behind Democratic Facade

Oct 27, 2025 10:13 pm CST

Field Marshal Asim Munir has established a sophisticated system of control in Pakistan, strategically placing family members and military allies throughout civilian government while maintaining a democratic appearance. Rather than staging an outright coup, he exercises power through puppet leadership, including President Zardari and Prime Minister Sharif, while systematically consolidating authority over intelligence, military, and administrative functions amid growing internal dissent.