Pakistan military establishment
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's Fierce Criticism of Pakistan Army Chief: Accusations of Tyranny and Mental Instability
Nov 06, 2025 01:47 am CST
From prison, former Pakistan PM Imran Khan has launched a blistering attack on Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, calling him "the most oppressive dictator in Pakistan's history" and "mentally unstable." Khan alleges unprecedented tyranny under Munir's rule, citing violent incidents against his party members and claiming psychological torture of his wife Bushra Bibi. The 73-year-old PTI founder rejects dialogue with what he terms a "puppet government" and military establishment.