The past six months have reaffirmed that Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir , is arguably the most consequential figure in the country today. Now, in a move that analysts say will only prolong his iron grip, Pakistan has decided to push through a controversial constitutional amendment - widely seen as designed to secure the position and power of Munir.

Interestingly, the world and Pakistan itself got to know about plans for the 27th constitutional amendment through a tweet by PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari. Bilawal revealed that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reached out to his party for support on the constitutional amendment.

PAKISTAN MULLS CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT

While the proposed amendments include provisions relating to constitutional courts and the transfer o

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