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The relationship between Pakistan’s politics and its army has always been a subject of discussion and curiosity across the world. Once again this issue has grabbed international headlines, when Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif looked completely uncomfortable during a live interview. When a foreign journalist asked him in simple words, in whose hands is the real key to power in Pakistan – Army Chief General Asim Munir or the elected government of the country? On hearing this question, the Defense Minister’s face paled and his reaction has given rise to a new debate on social media.
That sharp question from the journalist and the defense minister stopped speaking
Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, who often talks in a very aggressive manner, had no idea that an ordinary interview would become such a big embarrassment for him. During the interview, the journalist asked without any hesitation, “Who is really running Pakistan, Army Chief Asim Munir or you people (government)?” As soon as this question came to light, Khwaja Asif remained completely stunned for a few seconds. The camera clearly captured the sudden nervousness and confusion on his face. Instead of giving a direct and concrete answer to the question, he was seen looking sideways.
A dilemma of strange laughter and statements
When Khwaja Asif could not immediately think of a suitable answer, he started laughing a very strange and artificial laugh to hide his nervousness. It is often said in politics that when politicians start laughing without any reason, then the truth is about to come out. After laughing for some time, he tried to answer very carefully and said that the affairs of the country are being looked after by the elected government, but there was no coordination between his argument and his facial expression. His laughter exposed the whole truth to the world that even today democracy in Pakistan is just a mask.
Army’s old interference and the truth of ‘hybrid model’
This entire incident once again confirms that the supremacy of the army in Pakistan is as strong today as it was before. Political analysts believe that this hesitation of Khawaja Asif is actually the truth of that ‘hybrid model’, where policies and major decisions are decided behind the scenes from Rawalpindi (Army Headquarters), and the government sitting in Islamabad only works to sign them. Even during the tenure of General Asim Munir, the dominance of the army can be clearly seen on the internal and foreign policy of the country, which even a big leader like the Defense Minister could not hide on the international stage.
The real power game between the army and the government in Pakistan has been exposed. When the journalist asked Defense Minister Khawaja Asif whether the real boss is Army Chief Asim Munir or you, he got embarrassed on live camera. Know the complete news.
