Pakistan grants lifetime immunity to the President and Army Chief, raising concerns over democracy and military authority.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's parliament approved a sweeping constitutional amendment on Thursday (Nov 13) granting lifetime immunity to the president as well as the current army chief, a move critics warned would erode democratic checks and judicial independence.The 27th amendment, passed by a two-thirds majority, a

Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir's tenure will be restarted after he takes charge as Chief of Defence Forces , according to a bill presented in the National Assembly on...

The ruling coalition led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has defended the amendment, saying it will bring “efficiency and modernisation” to the governance of both the military and the judiciary.

Govt to determine CDF's duties, responsibilities.CDF to restructure, integrate Armed Forces.PM to appoint National Strategic Command commander.ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir's tenure will restart following his...

Islamabad: Pakistan's parliament has passed a constitutional amendment granting life-long legal immunity to its army chief while expanding his powers and

Field Marshal Asim Munir is today the strongest military ruler in Pakistan's history.

This India Today special report analyses Pakistan's 27th Constitutional Amendment, which grants unprecedented powers to Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and curtails the authority of the Supreme Court. The legislation, signed by President Asif Ali Zardari, elevates Munir to the new role of Chief of Defence Forces, gives him command over all three armed services, and provides lifelong immunity from prosecution. In the broadcast, security analyst Dr. Tara Kartha states, 'This amendment, Gaurav, is extremely shrewd... But in the end, who's the boss? It's Munir.' The programme examines fears that these changes could slide Pakistan's democracy towards a military dictatorship and explores the implications for India.