Pakistan parliament approves bill to extend army chief's service tenure

Pakistan’s parliament passed an amendment extending the terms of top military heads, including Army Chief General Asim Munir, from three to five years, despite opposition from jailed ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party. The move is seen as a blow to Khan, who blames the military for his ouster in 2022, and may be aimed at gaining support from powerful military figures. The bill must still be approved by the senate, where parties opposed to Khan hold a majority.

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