Editing Politics of Pakistan (section)

=== 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>