In this Afghan Eye Podcast episode, host Sangar Paykhar speaks with Pakistani investigative journalist Waqas Ahmed about the 27th Constitutional Amendment, a move that could fundamentally reshape Pakistan’s political future.

The discussion explores how this amendment, introduced on 8 November 2025, effectively elevates Field Marshal Asim Munir to an all-powerful, constitutionally protected position as Chief of Defence Forces, beyond civilian oversight. Critics say this change dismantles the 1973 Constitution’s democratic balance and cements a permanent military state.

Waqas Ahmed shares exclusive insights on:
 🇵🇰 The military’s role in removing Imran Khan
 ⚖️ How the new amendment destroys civilian supremacy
 💣 Why Pakistan’s nuclear control structure is being re-engineered
 💵 The geopolitical motives behind refugee expulsions and renewed U.S. alignment
 🤝 What this means for Afghanistan, India, and the wider region

This is a deep dive into Pakistan’s drift toward authoritarianism, its regional ambitions, and the dangers of unchecked military power, explained by one of Pakistan’s most outspoken journalists.

🎙️ Guest: Waqas Ahmed — Investigative Journalist (The Intercept, DropSite News, Express Tribune)
Follow him on X: @worqas 

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