With army chief Asim Munir at the core of it all, a proposed constitutional change in Pakistan, the 27th, has sparked a heated debate because it might further shift the balance of power away from the civilian rule and towards the military.
In theory, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) team has asked the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) for assistance in the move.

The proposed amendment's main goal is to weaken Article 243 in order to give Asim Munir, the current Chief of Army Staff, a longer term and to formally recognise his achievement of becoming Field Marshal in May 2025, following Pakistan's alleged success in countering India's anti-terror operation Sindoor. Otherwise, on November 28, he is scheduled to retire.What Asim Munir might expect from Pakistan's 27th Amendment
Asim Munir is just the second commander to be appointed Field Marshal and is widely regarded as the de facto leader of the nation. The first person to occupy the position was Ayub Khan, who appointed himself Chief Martial Law Administrator and later President of Pakistan in 1959 after seizing power in a military coup.
Additionally, there was speculation that Munir might succeed Asif Ali Zardari of the PPP as president, but that dwindled a few weeks ago.
According to critics, the amendment has the potential to weaken the judiciary, which has been plagued by corruption and coups since India's 1947 partition, centralise power, and destroy hard-won rights for the provinces.

Authority through the official designation of Field Marshal
The amendment to Article 243 would give the rank of Field Marshal constitutional status.
As of the now, the title has no legal standing in Pakistani military or constitutional activities.
According to claims in Pakistani media, the amendment will clearly define and safeguard the Field Marshal's term and powers, thereby giving General Munir a stable and prolonged post.
Barrister Aqeel Malik, Pakistan's Minister of State for Law and Justice, affirmed the intention and stated that "formal work has not yet begun, but discussions are underway regarding the 27th Amendment." He affirmed that the goal of changing Article 243 is to make the title of Field Marshal lawful.

modifications to the legal system as well
The proposed 27th Amendment contains significant modifications that could alter Pakistan's legal and judicial system in addition to the military.
It involves the establishment of a Constitutional Court to interpret laws and protect fundamental rights; this court would be independent of the Supreme Court. The declared goals are to ensure prompt justice and lessen the load on the current courts.
The creation of what would be viewed as a rival system, however, would limit judicial independence and be "entirely susceptible to political pressure," senior attorney Hassan Abdullah Niazi warned Pakistani media. According to him, the amendment will "increase the role of the military, weaken provincial autonomy, and permit members of the executive to operate as judges."

Plans to give the administration the authority to move judges under an executive-dominated body are among the other initiatives that are purportedly endangering judicial autonomy.
Revocation of provincial rights
Additionally, the amendment aims to undo aspects of the historic 18th Amendment, which was ratified in 2010 and greatly reduced federal authority to the provinces, particularly in the areas of health and education. Additionally, it limited the President's authority to that of a constitutional leader.
Restoring the federal government's legislative authority over population planning and education is one of the current proposals.

Some experts have a much more pessimistic view, despite the Sharif government's insistence that any reform will only be proposed after reaching unanimous agreement and will "not endanger democracy." According to constitutional scholar Barrister Ali Tahir, "whatever remains of the existing constitutional structure is now being prepared for a complete demolition."