Munir’s rise and Pakistan’s geopolitical pivot

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THE Islamabad peace talks have left the world in a state of flux; neither a breakthrough nor a breakdown. Both the US and Israel claim their military objectives against Iran have been achieved. Tehran is looking for trust with Washington, and respite. Field Marshal Asim Munir, a key architect of the talks, holds the rank of Cheif of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), combined. The CDF post is covered by the 27th Amendment of the Constitution which grants him an assured term till 2030 (the next elections are due in 2029) and a weakened judicial oversight….