In the article by UC Berkeley, it is described as a “blue-green colour of unparalleled saturation”.
And while criticism from Khan and his supporters had dented the military’s popularity in recent years, the conflict with India has boosted the army’s stature, with polling showing asurge in its popularity
What does Munir’s promotion mean for the military?The field marshal rank is largely ceremonial, say experts, and in itself doesn’t affect Munir’s leadership.Munir, who has has previously led both military intelligence and the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), the country’s premier intelligence agency, can continue as army chief until his tenure ends in November 2027. But a
passed in October 2024 also allows for a second five-year term.That second term is now increasingly likely, suggested Maria Rashid, a lecturer at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London.
The promotion, she said, “almost certainly means that Asim Munir’s tenure will be granted an extension”.
What does the promotion mean for Pakistan’s politics?If found guilty, he would become the third South Korean president to be convicted of insurrection after two military leaders in connection with a 1979 coup.
South Koreans go to the polls next week to elect Yoon’s successor, capping months of political turmoil since the martial law declaration.Han attempted to win the ruling conservative People Power Party’s presidential nomination, but was forced to drop out this month after internecine disputes, which led to rival Kim Moon-soo being chosen.
Ties with China remain sensitive within the Catholic Church over a 2018 deal between the Holy See and Beijing.Newly elected Pope Leo XIV has asked for prayers for China’s Catholics in his first reference to one of the most contentious issues that the Catholic Church and his papacy face in the arena of geopolitics.