Pakistan Hands Full Power to Military: Asim Munir to Head Unified Command with Nuclear Control

Islamabad: In a move that fundamentally reshapes Pakistan’s power structure, the country’s Parliament has passed sweeping constitutional amendments granting unprecedented authority to the armed forces. The new provisions give the Pakistan Army and its Chief near-total control over the nation’s defense apparatus, including nuclear capabilities, signaling a decisive shift away from civilian oversight.

The amendment, which revises Article 243 of the Constitution, creates a new military command post titled “Chief of Joint Forces,” effectively merging the leadership of the Army, Navy, and Air Force under a single supreme commander. General Asim Munir, the current Chief of Army Staff, is expected to assume this newly created position upon the completion of his present term. The role of the Ch