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.