Pakistan Ensures Top Brass Can Crime Unchecked, Citing 'Stability'
The amendment, passed swiftly, grants these high-ranking officials absolute immunity for life, a move experts (who presumably still speak freely) are calling a slide towards authoritarianism. The irony, of course, is that such protections are often justified as necessary for 'national stability' – a stability seemingly best achieved when accountability takes an indefinite holiday. One might
wonder, what exactly do they fear being held accountable for? This isn't just about Pakistan. Power, once absolute, tends to resist checks. Whether it's shielding a president or an army chief, or the quiet legislative maneuvers to protect those funneling aid to questionable causes, the goal is always the same: ensure certain powerful individuals remain above the law. Democracy, apparently, is
always optional for the guys at the top.