Editing Politics of Pakistan (section)

== Sensitive issues==
=== Political neutrality of Military ===
{{see also|Criticism of the Pakistan Armed Forces}}
The influence of the Pakistani military in politics has always been a topic of debate.<ref>{{cite news |title=How does Pakistan's military view the political crisis? |url=https://www.dw.com/en/how-does-pakistans-military-view-the-political-crisis/a-61877197 |work=[[Deutsche Welle]] |date=20 May 2022}}</ref> The Freedom House also commented that the military exerts enormous influence over security and policy issues, intimidates the press, and enjoys impunity for indiscriminate or extralegal use of force.

Political chaos, economic crisis and security threats test Pakistan’s fragile state as the military seeks to retain control.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pakistan’s economy shudders as army confronts its own mess |url=https://www.gisreportsonline.com/r/pakistan-turmoil/ |publisher=Geopolitical Intelligence Services |access-date=19 July 2023}}</ref> In May 2023, Pakistan witnessed a staggering record inflation rate of 38 per cent compared to the same period the previous year. Over the past 12 months, the average inflation rate stood at 30 per cent, significantly impacting the affordability of daily essentials such as food and transportation for the poor and middle-class. The country's economy is teetering on the brink of collapse, attributed to years of financial mismanagement, natural disasters, and political turmoil.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pakistan inflation jumps to record-breaking 38% |url=https://www.scmp.com/video/asia/3222776/pakistan-hit-cost-living-crisis-inflation-skyrockets-nearly-40-year-year |access-date=2023-07-28 |website=South China Morning Post}}</ref>

=== New political map ===
On 4 August 2020, Prime Minister Imran Khan unveiled a "new political map" of Pakistan which shows the whole Kashmir region (excluding areas of [[Aksai Chin]] under Chinese control) and the former [[Princely state]] of [[Junagadh]] as Pakistani territory.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Siddiqui |first1=Naveed |title=In landmark move, PM Imran unveils 'new political map' of Pakistan |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1572590 |website=DAWN.COM |access-date=25 December 2020 |language=en |date=4 August 2020}}</ref> This move was condemned by India which cited this move as a violation of international laws, and a clear provocation by Pakistan. However Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said the only solution to the Kashmir issue was through the UN Resolution 39, adopted back on January 20, 1948, and which gave the right to Kashmiris to either merge with Pakistan or India. "India is trying to shift people to Kashmir in a bid to make Kashmiris a minority in the region". PM Imran reiterated that his government would raise the plight of Kashmiris on every forum possible. "This map is the first step and our struggle for Kashmir will move forward".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-08-05 |title=Prime Minister Imran Khan Unveils New Political Map of Pakistan |url=https://www.newsweekpakistan.com/prime-minister-imran-khan-unveils-new-political-map-of-pakistan/ |access-date=2024-02-19 |website=Newsweek Pakistan |language=en-US}}</ref>