Seen as a close aide of jailed former PM Imran Khan, Faiz Hameed has been in custody since 2024. He is also the first former ISI chief in Pakistan to be court-martialled.
On Thursday, President Zardari approved Munir’s appointment as both COAS & CDF for a five-year term, ending days of speculation over the delay in issuing the notification.
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.
While the "establishment" has enjoyed a large share of power, last week's constitutional amendments gave Army chief Asim Munir additional powers and lifelong immunity from prosecution.
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.
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.'
Asif Ali Zardari’s one-time spokesperson Farhatullah Babar has revealed the goings-on amid fears of a military takeover of Pakistan in his memoir The Zardari Presidency (2008-2013).
Formed in 2015, the far-right religious party has a history of violent protests against attempts to modify Pakistan’s blasphemy laws. It is now facing possibility of a ban.
Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.
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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