Pakistan Supreme Court
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.
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.