Pakistan’s 27th Amendment solidifies military dominance under Field Marshal Asim Munir, granting him lifelong authority and restructuring civilian power.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s parliament gave a fresh five-year tenure to the country’s army chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, through the 27th constitutional amendment on Thursday,…

Critics say the move, which entrenches the military's hold on power, paves the way toward autocracy.

Pakistan’s 27th Amendment solidifies military dominance under Field Marshal Asim Munir, granting him lifelong authority and restructuring civilian power.