Pakistan’s Shehbaz Sharif government is poised to introduce the 27th Constitutional Amendment, which could significantly enhance the military’s authority and empower Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir amid ongoing economic challenges and strained civil-military relations. Critics argue that the amendment, which aims to modify Article 243 governing armed forces’ appointments, threatens civilian supremacy and could reverse the autonomy gains achieved by the 18th Amendment of 2010. The government, holding a majority in the National Assembly but requiring opposition support in the Senate, faces resistance from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party. This development underscores a critical shift in Pakistan’s political landscape, raising concerns about the future of democratic governance and the balance of power between civilian institutions and the military.