Published: Aug 25, 2026, 17:41 IST | Updated: Aug 25, 2026, 17:41 IST
The debate has intensified after senior politician Maulana Fazlur Rehman publicly criticized Army Chief Asim Munir, invoking Pakistan's 1971 defeat and questioning the military's claims of strength. His remarks reflect a rare and increasingly open challenge to the army's public image. The controversy comes amid political polarization, economic pressures and growing scrutiny of the military's role in national affairs