Pakistan Power Shake: Coup, Resignations, and Surprises
Rumors Swirl of PM Shehbaz’s Exit as Army Backs Munir for President, Bilawal for PM….
Islamabad : Pakistan’s political corridors are once again buzzing with high-voltage speculation as reports suggest an imminent power shift at the very top. Sources close to Islamabad’s inner circle claim that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif may soon be ousted in what many fear could be a silent military-backed coup. The talk of President Asif Ali Zardari’s resignation has only added fuel to the fire, sparking rumors of a well-coordinated reshuffle by the
country’s powerful military establishment.
According to sources, Pakistan’s army chief, General Asim Munir, is allegedly being considered for the post of President in a strategic move to tighten the military’s grip on national politics. Simultaneously, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, currently the chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, is emerging as the frontrunner for the Prime Minister’s office — a move seen by many as a compromise candidate to appease both the establishment and political elites.
The sudden buzz has reportedly unsettled government ranks. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who has faced criticism over economic instability and governance failures, now appears increasingly isolated. Tensions have grown between his PML-N party and other coalition partners, while the military’s displeasure with his leadership has been an open secret for months.
President Asif Ali Zardari’s potential resignation, being discussed in private circles, is seen as part of the larger transition plan. Analysts believe the military may be scripting a new power structure that places loyal figures in ceremonial and executive posts to manage both domestic dissent and international diplomacy.
If the rumors are true, Pakistan could be headed toward yet another politically engineered reshuffle, keeping with the country’s history of indirect military interventions. Such developments have raised alarms among pro-democracy voices and international observers, who warn that democratic institutions in Pakistan are being repeatedly undermined by extra-constitutional maneuvering.
The Pakistani army has denied any role in political interference, but past patterns and the sudden wave of high-level discussions suggest otherwise. Meanwhile, opposition leaders have remained cautious, waiting for clarity before taking public positions.
As Pakistan stares at yet another political storm, uncertainty looms over the country’s future leadership and stability.
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