Archive · 21 Jun 2025
Pak Defense Minister: Military Holds Major Power in 'Hybrid' Governance
Pakistan's Defence Minister said the country is run by a 'hybrid model' where the military and elected government share power.
He thinks this is good for the country's problems.
This comes after Pakistan's army chief met with Donald Trump, which some see as a big deal.
Critics say this shows the ruling party is working with the military, which goes against their previous promises.
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif acknowledged the country is governed under a 'hybrid model' with significant military involvement.
Asif stated this 'hybrid model' is essential for Pakistan's economic and governance progress.
The minister's comments followed a meeting between Pakistan's Army Chief and Donald Trump, viewed as a turning point.
Critics suggest the admission undermines the PML-N's prior commitment to upholding the significance of voting.
Analysts claim the current setup is the third 'hybrid regime' since 2022, where PML-N and PPP serve as a political facade.
- Who
- Khawaja Asif (Defence Minister), analysts, and critics.
- What
- Pakistan's Defence Minister acknowledged the country's 'hybrid model' of governance.
- When
- During an interview on Friday evening.
- Where
- Pakistan.
- Why
- To address economic and governance issues and to facilitate compromise with the military.
Government's Perspective
Analyst's and Critics' Perspective
Positive View
Government's Perspective
Hybrid model is a practical necessity for Pakistan's economic and governance progress.
Analyst's and Critics' Perspective
N/A
Realistic Options
Government's Perspective
Compromise with the military is the only realistic option.
Analyst's and Critics' Perspective
N/A
- Key Figure
- Khawaja Asif, Pakistan's Defence Minister
- Governance Model
- 'Hybrid model' with military influence
- Context
- Following meeting between Pakistan's Army Chief and Donald Trump
- Perspective
- Seen as an admission of military involvement in governance
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