**Asim Munir: Pakistan's New Chief of Defence Forces?**
Amidst much speculation, Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir is set to become the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), a position that would grant him control over the army, navy, and air force.¹ This development comes after Pakistan's Parliament approved the 27th Amendment to the Constitution, which created the position of CDF.
**A New Era of Military Power**
Once Munir assumes the role of CDF, he will become the most powerful man in Pakistan, with unchecked legal power on par with the President. The CDF, as well as the air force and navy chiefs, will be immune from prosecution. This move has sparked concerns about the concentration of military power and the potential erosion of civilian authority.
**The 27th Amendment: A Constitutional Coup?**
The 27th Amendment has been criticized as a "constitutional coup" that enshrines military dominance over Pakistan in perpetuity.² Critics argue that the amendment undermines the principles of democracy and the rule of law, and that it will have far-reaching consequences for the country's governance and stability.
**A Delay in Notification**
Despite the approval of the 27th Amendment, there has been a delay in the release of an official notification regarding Munir's
Amidst much speculation, Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir is set to become the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), a position that would grant him control over the army, navy, and air force.¹ This development comes after Pakistan's Parliament approved the 27th Amendment to the Constitution, which created the position of CDF.
**A New Era of Military Power**
Once Munir assumes the role of CDF, he will become the most powerful man in Pakistan, with unchecked legal power on par with the President. The CDF, as well as the air force and navy chiefs, will be immune from prosecution. This move has sparked concerns about the concentration of military power and the potential erosion of civilian authority.
**The 27th Amendment: A Constitutional Coup?**
The 27th Amendment has been criticized as a "constitutional coup" that enshrines military dominance over Pakistan in perpetuity.² Critics argue that the amendment undermines the principles of democracy and the rule of law, and that it will have far-reaching consequences for the country's governance and stability.
**A Delay in Notification**
Despite the approval of the 27th Amendment, there has been a delay in the release of an official notification regarding Munir's