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Pakistan's laws strengthen the army chief's power, critics call it a 'soft coup'

New laws in Pakistan have reportedly expanded the powers of Army Chief Asim Munir, prompting claims that the military's influence over civilian governance has substantially increased.

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A stronger military role could weaken civilian institutions and increase political instability in Pakistan.

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  1. Asim Munir's 'soft coup' in Pakistan: How new laws have made the Army chief more powerful than ever ↗moneycontrol.com · Recorded source date: Aug 31, 2026, 4:31 PM UTC

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