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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.
Pakistan's 27th Constitutional Amendment: Opposition Protests as Asim Munir Set to Become First Chief of Defence Forces
Nov 09, 2025 04:50 pm CST
Pakistan faces political turmoil as opposition parties plan nationwide protests against the 27th Constitutional Amendment that would create a new Chief of Defence Forces position for current army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, restructure the military hierarchy, and establish a Federal Constitutional Court, raising concerns about constitutional balance and democratic institutions.