According to local reports, the delay is attributed to tuning of 'finer details', but it has led to an atmosphere rife with controversy and rumours in Pakistan.
The Pakistan Field Marshal was set to be appointed for the CDF-cum-COAS role starting Friday, giving him complete control over military and defence forces.
In largest overhaul of military command in 5 decades, Field Marshal Asim Munir set to assume post of Chief of Defence Forces tomorrow, as Army claims primacy in Pakistan armed forces.
In your arms, Asim Munir, under your five stars, Pakistan will progress from being a poor dumper truck to a shining dumper truck with an engine of a Mercedes.
This is the transcript of CutTheClutter Episode 1756, published on 13 November 2025, explaining how 27th Amendment to Pakistan's Constitution shifts the power centre.
This is the transcript of CutTheClutter Episode 1755, published on 12 November 2025, explaining significance of 27th Amendment to Pakistan's Constitution.
Munir was first promoted to Field Marshal after he oversaw Pakistan response to Op Sindoor. Now, the new amendment, if passed, grants lifetime status & constitutional protection.
Pakistani journalist Zarrar Khuhro wrote that Article 243 has been amended five times in 'the ongoing struggle for control between the country’s civilian and military power centers.'
Pakistan has been buzzing with rumours around the 27th Amendment for months, but the cat came out of the bag this week when President Asif Ali Zardari...
Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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