Civil Military Relations
There's a need to move away from the hybrid model in the interest of democracy.
Updated 06 Sep, 2025 10:50am
Terms such talk as "nonsense"; rebuttal comes nearly a month after interior minister clarified the matter.
Published 06 Aug, 2025 01:03pm
KP CM Gandapur holds presser in Lahore, calls on state institutions "not to interfere in politics" for country's betterment; says party to decide on its future in 90 days.
Updated 13 Jul, 2025 04:30pm
Once elected office is reduced to theatre, useful only for maintaining appearances, it becomes a stage for managing perceptions rather than exercising power.
Updated 13 Jul, 2025 09:06am
At the moment, the priority of the Sharifs and Zardaris as well as the establishment is to neutralise the third force, says analyst.
Updated 10 Jul, 2025 01:48pm
The bonanza of security for some, opens up a world of insecurity for most others.
Updated 26 May, 2025 10:10am
Courts have a duty to strike down laws incompatible with rights.
Updated 25 May, 2025 05:45pm
Acknowledges role of youth, media in countering India's disinformation campaign.
Updated 25 May, 2025 10:12am
Chairman Gohar felicitated newly appointed field marshal whereas Imran criticised the government’s move.
Updated 23 May, 2025 09:19am
Chairman Gohar calls on COAS to "make situation better", says restoring communication with establishment is party's desire.
Updated 23 May, 2025 09:21am
Counsel alleges judges transferred to IHC for "extraneous collateral reasons".
Updated 15 May, 2025 10:51am
Governance by the ruling coalition has been underwhelming and marked by growing authoritarianism.
Updated 17 Feb, 2025 09:44am
PTI founder pens 2nd open letter to army chief; claims his convictions were predetermined; criticises Peca for restricting social media.
Updated 10 Feb, 2025 02:34am
Political leaders should rise above their narrow interests to evolve a consensus on core issues.
Updated 23 Dec, 2024 10:44am
Allowing military courts to pronounce decisions, albeit conditionally, raises renewed concerns about the judiciary's independence after the 26th Constitutional Amendment, says lawyer Mirza Moiz Baig.
Updated 14 Dec, 2024 11:03am
The freedom and liberty of these civilians are entirely dependent on the fate of the government's appeal against the SC verdict on Oct 23, 2023.
Updated 23 Oct, 2024 04:18pm
Jinnah stressed the need for civilian supremacy and instructed the military to stay true to the constitution and the government.
Updated 08 Sep, 2022 10:34am
It is to be hoped that there will never be a repeat of such operations as Gibraltar, Chengiz Khan, Fair Play and others.
Updated 09 Sep, 2022 10:59am
Although no concrete procedure exists for such appointments, PMO says "detailed consultative process" adopted in this case.
Published 26 Oct, 2021 06:24pm
The notification comes following a meeting between PM Imran and COAS after a nearly three-week deadlock.
Updated 27 Oct, 2021 08:36am
Imran Khan says Nawaz is playing a "dangerous game" akin to the act of Altaf Hussain.
Updated 02 Oct, 2020 12:17pm
"We all know that the contents of such meetings may be selectively leaked in order to serve specific interests," says Ahsan Iqbal.
Updated 29 Sep, 2020 06:38pm
There are many influential people within PML-N who have never been comfortable with the aggressive anti-establishment policy.
Updated 24 Sep, 2020 09:26am
ISI chief was also present during the two meetings held on the PML-N leader's request in recent weeks: DG ISPR.
Updated 24 Sep, 2020 09:55am
COAS, ISI chief in rare meeting with politicians before Sept 20 multiparty conference.
Updated 22 Sep, 2020 10:01am
All eyes on Islamabad as opposition meets at PPP-hosted multiparty conference to devise anti-govt strategy.
Updated 24 Sep, 2020 09:55am
PM Imran Khan reacts to SC order on Gen Bajwa's tenure, draws criticism from the PML-N.
Updated 28 Nov, 2019 08:15pm
Interior minister says questions would not have been raised if Nawaz had "left the country like a sick person".
Updated 26 Nov, 2019 02:46pm
The decision has been taken "in view of the regional security environment", says notification by PM Imran's office.
Updated 21 Nov, 2019 09:27pm
The National Development Council, to be headed by PM Imran, will also have COAS Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa as a member.
Updated 19 Jun, 2019 09:34am
