**Pakistan's Parliament Grants Army Chief More Powers, Raises Concerns Over Judicial Independence**
**Pakistan's Parliament Grants Army Chief More Powers, Raises Concerns Over Judicial Independence**
In a recent move, Pakistan's parliament has approved a constitutional amendment that grants the army chief more powers, sparking concerns over the country's judicial independence. The amendment, which was passed with a two-thirds majority, gives the army chief the authority to appoint and dismiss the head of the country's intelligence agency, as well as the power to oversee the country's national security policy.
**Sources:**
* https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/12/asia/pakistan-powers-for-army-chief-intl-hnk
* https://www.reuters.com/world/china/global-markets-global-markets-2025-11-13/
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