Published on, Aug. 17 -- August 17, 2025 1:32 AM

Pakistan's power corridors are alive with speculation, yet the message from the top remains one of continuity. In his first media interaction as Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir dismissed rumours of a shake-up in the presidency or premiership, framing such claims as attempts to "create political anarchy." His assurance that he intends only to safeguard the nation projects stability at a time when public trust in governance is under pressure. The very need for such reassurance reflects lingering unease in a system where the boundaries between civilian authority and military influence have often been ambiguous.

Domestically, Pakistan's political landscape remains precarious. Ca...