Pakistan's army has always been influential - now its chief has new powers

Published: 11/14/2025
Pakistan's army has always been influential - now its chief has new powers
Pakistan's parliament has granted army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir new powers and lifetime immunity, sparking concerns about autocratic rule. The move also involves significant changes to the top courts, centralizing power within the armed forces and potentially undermining civilian authority. Critics fear this shift towards military dominance could tilt the civil-military balance in favor of the armed forces.