General Asim Munir

Vantage | What Pakistan Army chief can hope to bring back from his US visit

As General Munir strives to reset US-Pakistan relations, the complexities surrounding financial dependencies, security threats and geopolitical challenges underscore the uphill battle he faces

Global Watch | How Pakistan military has carried out a silent coup

From influencing political decisions to shaping economic policies and even taking control of foreign relations, the Pakistani Army’s encroachment into every aspect of governance shows how it has silently conducted a coup without firing a bullet

‘Security of every Pakistani important’: Army chief Gen Munir amid imminent deportation of migrants

The Pakistan government on Thursday said it has set up “holding centres” across the country and finalised a plan to deport illegal immigrants, including an estimated 1.7 million Afghans, by the October 31 deadline

Nawaz Sharif's anticipated return sparks political buzz, but uncertainty looms in the months ahead

It is likely that Nawaz Sharif would have received some indications of non-harassment from the army and the judiciary, but it remains to be seen how all this will be actually translated on the ground

Pakistan's army returns with more powers than before

Although not on paper, Pakistan's new cabinet signals return to martial law, empowers army

Pakistan enters caretaker interregnum: What lies ahead for Anwaar ul Haq Kakar?

In a complete surprise, Anwaar ul Haq Kakar, a Pashtun politician affiliated with the Balochistan Awami Party as appointed caretaker prime minister on 14 August, 2023

Pakistan’s political turbulence: Gen Asim Munir gaining firmer control but challenges remain

The opposition within the Pakistan Army may not yet give up so soon and that is a time for Gen Asim Munir to watch his back

As Imran Khan troubles Pakistan Army, India should fortify LoC, watch its neighbour descent into turmoil

The Pakistani military dispensation may attempt to divert attention from the country's fragile state by either increasing tensions along the Line of Control or carrying out terrorist attacks within India

Imran Khan’s endgame has begun: Supreme Court relief is momentary, political pain is permanent

Imran Khan may have got some relief in the Pakistan Supreme Court on Thursday, but it’s a temporary respite. This week’s protests and acts of vandalism aimed at the army have actually sealed his fate in Pakistani politics

Bilawal Bhutto should apologise for his Modi comments ahead of his scheduled India visit

Whatever may be India’s domestic controversies it is simply unacceptable that a foreign minister of another country should be allowed to spew such venom against an elected prime minister