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Pakistan Senate Expands Army Chief's Power Amid Controversy

11/12/2025

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On November 10, 2025, Pakistan's Senate passed constitutional changes expanding the army chief's role and limiting the Supreme Court's authority.
The amendments would grant Army Chief Asim Munir full command of the military and lifetime immunity after his term.
A new Federal Constitutional Court would hear constitutional cases, raising concerns about judicial independence.
The opposition led by jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan condemned the changes awaiting lower-house approval.

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On November 10, 2025, Pakistan's Senate passed constitutional changes expanding the army chief's role and limiting the Supreme Court's authority.
The amendments would grant Army Chief Asim Munir full command of the military and lifetime immunity after his term.
A new Federal Constitutional Court would hear constitutional cases, raising concerns about judicial independence.
The opposition led by jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan condemned the changes awaiting lower-house approval.