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Pakistan approves Army Chief Asim Munir’s elevation as Chief of Defence Forces
Updated On: 13 November, 2025 07:10 PM IST | Islamabad | mid-day online correspondent
The National Assembly approved the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill with more than a two-thirds majority, with 234 lawmakers voting in favour. The 59-clause bill had been cleared by the Senate earlier this week with 64 votes in favour
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Pakistan’s Parliament has passed a major constitutional amendment granting lifelong legal immunity to army chief Asim Munir, expanding his powers, and curbing those of the Supreme Court — a move the opposition described as a “death blow to democracy”, news agency ANI reported.
The National Assembly approved the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill with more than a two-thirds majority on Wednesday, with 234 lawmakers voting in favour and only four against, according to Dawn. The 59-clause bill had been cleared by the Senate earlier this week with 64 votes in favour and none opposed, as opposition members boycotted the proceedings.
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