How Did Asim Munir Become the Most Powerful Man in Pakistan? Explained ft. Varun | Jist

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Pakistan’s latest constitutional and military changes have raised serious questions about the country’s democracy and the growing power of Field Marshal Asim Munir. On August 20, two major laws were passed in Pakistan’s National Assembly within just 30 minutes, strengthening Munir’s authority over the country’s military structure, national security, and nuclear command system. The laws were later signed by President Asif Ali Zardari. These changes give Asim Munir unprecedented powers, including greater control over senior military officers, a central role in national security, and stronger influence over Pakistan’s nuclear weapons structure. He has also been granted lifetime legal immunity, raising questions about accountability, civilian supremacy, and the independence of Pakistan’s institutions. In this video, we trace Asim Munir’s journey from a military officer to Pakistan’s most powerful military figure, including his time as ISI chief, his conflict with Imran Khan, his rise to

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