Pakistan plans immunity for Field Marshal Asim Munir

PAKISTAN'S PARLIAMENT IS considering a constitutional amendment to grant immunity to Field Marshal Asim Munir, a move that is seen to expand his influence over the South Asian nation’s defence and civilian matters.

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One of the proposed changes would make Munir the Chief of Defense Forces, giving him authority over the air force and navy as well, state-owned Associated Press of Pakistan reported. Along with the President, the Field Marshal would receive lifetime immunity, said Sarmad Ali, a lawmaker with the ruling coalition.