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Pakistan moves to give army chief sweeping control over armed forces

Pakistan is moving to expand Asim Munir’s authority over the country’s armed forces. The development represents a significant change in military command structure and civil-military power.

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Expanded military authority could affect Pakistan’s domestic governance and regional security posture.

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  1. Pakistan moves to give Asim Munir sweeping control over armed forces ↗economictimes.indiatimes.com · Recorded source date: Aug 21, 2026, 4:16 AM UTC
  2. Asim Munir's power goes far beyond Pakistan army: What his 'hire, fire and retire' powers really mean for the country ↗moneycontrol.com · Recorded source date: Aug 21, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC
  3. Asim Munir tightens control over Pakistan's war machine: What happens if the next India crisis lands on his desk? ↗moneycontrol.com · Recorded source date: Aug 21, 2026, 5:47 AM UTC

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