Controversy Erupts as Army Chief Appears to Overrule Deputy PM in Pakistan

A recent video has emerged showing a tense moment during a meeting in which Pakistan’s Army Chief, Asim Munir, is seen directing Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar to move seats so that he could sit beside Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The incident, filmed in Doha, has caused a stir, with many viewing it as a clear indication of the military’s sway over the civilian government. The video features Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, and Army Chief Asim Munir. Munir’s actions, which involved him greeting the Iranian president before signaling Dar to vacate the seat next to the Prime Minister, have been widely discussed on social media and online forums, with users offering varying perspectives on the implications of the event. Some perceive it as a display of the military’s authority, while others have criticized Dar’s response.