The Pakistan military has again asserted its dominance over civilian governance, particularly targeting Imran Khan and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party through a campaign involving arrests, trials, and restrictions on political activities. This ongoing crackdown, initiated following Khan’s ouster and mass protests in 2023, highlights the military’s historical pattern of overriding democratic processes through constitutional manipulation and intelligence-led actions. As the military seeks to portray itself as a defender of state institutions, the use of military courts and antiterror laws against civilians raises significant concerns regarding due process and civil liberties, further entrenching the military’s influence in Pakistan’s political landscape. The implications of these developments could exacerbate political instability and hinder democratic progress in the country.