Beyond electoral manipulation

Beyond electoral manipulation, the military has increasingly relied on lawfare to cement its authority. In 2024, amendments to the Pakistan Army Act of 1952 extended the tenure of service chiefs—including the all-powerful Army Chief—from three to five years. Passed with minimal debate in November 2024, this legislation, opposed vociferously by PTI lawmakers who labeled it an attack on democracy, ensures prolonged military influence over successive governments. The move echoes a 2019 Supreme Court ruling that extended General Bajwa’s tenure, a decision that required parliamentary approval and highlighted the judiciary’s limited sway over the GHQ. สล็อตเว็บตรง