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Pakistan’s Defence Forces Act Puts Military Power in One Hand

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Aug 20, 2026
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The Defence Forces Act 2026 gives one army office command of all three services, control over military careers and decisive influence over the nuclear chain while Parliament performs civilian rule.

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