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The article focused on the restructuring of military leadership in Pakistan, which was approved by Parliament in 2026 with the aim of organizing the powers of the highest military authority. This included the creation of the Chief of Defence Staff position, granting the armed forces broader authority over the three branches (Army, Navy, and Air Force) and military operations in general. The previous constitutional amendments mandated converting the informal power held by the Army Chief into an official legal framework, structuring the chain of command to concentrate influence in the hands of the Chief of Defence Staff. This move enhances the military's influence and raises concerns about diminishing the balance among the branches of the armed forces. Additionally, the changes impact the leadership of the nuclear forces; historically, the focus has been on increasing the military's control over strategic decisions, while maintaining the ultimate authority of the Prime Minister over nuclear weapons. This new structure raises fears of reduced civilian oversight of the military, as the system grants the Defence Chief expanded powers that surpass the constitutional authority of the government, reflecting a shift in the balance of power between the military institution and civilian authority in Pakistan.
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