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Pakistan Grants Lifelong Immunity, Expands Military Power

11/13/2025

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Pakistan's parliament granted lifelong immunity to Field Marshal Asim Munir, boosting military control.
The upper house approved an amendment expanding Munir's authority and letting the prime minister appoint or remove top court judges.
Analysts say the move follows deadly explosions in India and Pakistan.
Analysts warn the military's influence is at its peak under non-military rule.
Opposition parties led by Imran Khan's Tehreek-e-Insaf plan to reverse the amendments if they regain power.

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Pakistan's parliament granted lifelong immunity to Field Marshal Asim Munir, boosting military control.
The upper house approved an amendment expanding Munir's authority and letting the prime minister appoint or remove top court judges.
Analysts say the move follows deadly explosions in India and Pakistan.
Analysts warn the military's influence is at its peak under non-military rule.
Opposition parties led by Imran Khan's Tehreek-e-Insaf plan to reverse the amendments if they regain power.