Pakistan’s 27th Amendment:
Pakistan’s democracy is under serious strain as the government pushes forward the controversial 27th Constitutional Amendment, which could permanently alter the country’s civil-military power balance. Introduced in the Senate on November 8, 2025, the bill proposes sweeping changes to the judiciary, provinces’ fiscal powers, and military leadership structure—widely seen as a move to centralize authority in the hands of the army chief, General Asim Munir. This amendment has been criticized for institutionalizing military control and weakening civilian oversight, potentially turning Pakistan into a military-dominated state under a constitutional façade.
