Pakistan military influence
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 Grants Field Marshal Asim Munir Expanded Powers Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Nov 13, 2025 04:07 pm CST
Pakistan's parliament approves a constitutional amendment granting Field Marshal Asim Munir lifetime immunity and expanded control over military branches, further cementing the military's influence in the nuclear-armed nation. This development comes amid heightened regional tensions following deadly explosions in both Pakistan and India, while also coinciding with improved Pakistan-US relations and President Trump referring to Munir as his "favorite Field Marshal."