Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Pakistan Army Chief Munir's Power Consolidation
Asim Munir, Pakistan's Army Chief, is reportedly trying to control the government more.
He is allegedly putting his allies in important jobs, including in civil services.
He allegedly removed Imran Khan from power, and he now has Asif Ali Zardari as President and Shehbaz Sharif as Prime Minister, both of whom are said to be under his influence.
He has placed his close associates in intelligence and other key roles.
He is also planning to appoint his stooges in interior ministry, high commissions and embassies.
These moves are done to make it look like Pakistan is a democracy while he actually controls everything.
Tensions exist between the GHQ and the government over Munir's desired extension.
Army Chief Asim Munir is reportedly consolidating power by installing allies in key positions.
Imran Khan was allegedly removed from power and imprisoned.
Asif Ali Zardari and Shehbaz Sharif are reportedly acting as puppets.
Munir is transferring army officials to the civil services, including his nephew.
Tensions exist between the GHQ and the government over Munir's desired extension.
- Who
- Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan's Army Chief, and various government officials.
- What
- Munir is reportedly consolidating power by placing allies in key government positions.
- When
- Ongoing, with recent actions including transferring army officials to civil services.
- Where
- Pakistan
- Why
- To exert complete control over the country and potentially extend his tenure.
Army and Government
Potential Critics
Munir's Position
Army and Government
Munir wants to extend his term as Army Chief, asserting control.
Potential Critics
Some within the army and government may oppose his extension, due to potential seniority issues and power consolidation.
- Key Figure
- Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan's Army Chief
- Key Actions
- Consolidating power by placing allies in key positions.
- President
- Asif Ali Zardari (reportedly a puppet)
- Prime Minister
- Shehbaz Sharif (reportedly a puppet)
- ISI Chief
- General Asim Malik (Munir's ally)