General Asim Munir has consolidated unprecedented power in Pakistan by elevating himself to Field Marshal and Chief of Defence Forces, following a constitutional amendment that places him above legal accountability. He has projected himself as a religiously sanctioned leader, invoking Islamic rhetoric to strengthen his domestic authority and expand influence across the Muslim world. Munir has fostered strategic alliances with countries like Saudi Arabia, Libya, and Jordan, positioning Pakistan as a key security partner among Islamic nations and signing significant defence agreements. His foreign policy combines anti-India rhetoric, Islamic solidarity, and efforts to attract foreign investment, while his actions and statements have heightened security concerns for India, especially regarding Kashmir and Pakistan's nuclear capabilities.
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