Pakistan's powerful military leader Asim Munir is reshaping the country
Le Monde · 23 May 2026

Pakistan's powerful military leader Asim Munir is reshaping the country

In the year since Pakistan's brief conflict with India in May 2025, the head of Pakistan's armed forces has used the war to consolidate his hold on the state, further erasing the distinction between civilian and military power.


AI Translated Summary:
Asim Munir, Pakistan's military leader, is leveraging the aftermath of the 2025 conflict with India to strengthen military dominance over civilian governance. This shift raises concerns about the future of democracy in Pakistan.


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