Washington, March 4: With military supremacy effectively institutionalized in Pakistan, the country’s volatile politics, fragile civilian governance, entrenched military dominance, systematic corruption, criminal networks, and widespread human rights abuses risk becoming more persistent, a report has highlighted.
Writing for the American media outlet 'PJ Media', Turkish journalist Uzay Bulut stated that since Pakistan’s creation in 1947, the military has wielded extensive influence over the government, the judiciary, and the media, limiting the authority of civilian politicians.
"The Pakistani military establishment has always played an active role in the political administration, including suppressing the country's opposition. In 2024, national elections were held after a concerted campaign by the military establishment to weaken former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Party (
