Arnab Explains How Asim Munir Has Emerged as Pakistan’s New Dictator

After being appointed Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff in 2022, Asim Munir was promoted to Field Marshal in May 2025 and now serves as the constitutionally recognised Chief of Defense Forces. Arnab Goswami explains that this elevation grants him lifetime authority, full military privileges, and complete insulation from civilian oversight, consolidating unprecedented control over Pakistan’s army, navy, and air force.