Does the military still control Pakistan?

[NyFella]

Re: Does the military still control Pakistan?

@phoenixdesi

yes he is doing a great job with the security situation but at the same time he has taken full control of foreign affairs. is this also part of his job? That PMLN may not be a competent govt is not the right answer to justify army’s strategy to control department of foreign affairs…at least not per our constitutional framework but if our army cannot live without controlling foreign affairs, why not make it constitutional and give them a legal seat at BOD level.

Fair point. I was giving input in regard to the question in thread title in that the military was significantly more dominant in the past and that in recent years due to the opening of the media and public activism they would have to think twice before any military takeover or grabbing power.

With regard to COAS, yes as head of the army its their duty to defend internal and external security, but not interfere in domestic or foreign policy and let the institutions function in this evolving democratic setup.

I disagree, a constitutional amendment would give way and the system would remain status quo hostage to one entity.