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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Shweta Sharma

Pakistan extends terms of powerful military leaders despite strong opposition from Imran Khan’s party

Pakistan’s parliament has approved a bill that will extend the terms of the country’s military heads from three years to five, in proceedings rushed by the ruling coalition government amid strong protest from the opposition.

Monday’s measure means that army chief General Asif Munir, who has been in office for two years, will continue to head the country’s powerful military at least till 2027.

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