Tensions fuel Pakistan coup speculation; Zardari clashes with Munir

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Rumors of a potential military coup are circulating in Pakistan due to growing tensions between President Asif Ali Zardari and Army Chief General Asim Munir. This has raised concerns about the country's fragile democracy. Disagreements over appointments and governance, including Zardari's assertion of authority and reluctance to approve military decisions, have fueled the rift. These tensions have reportedly been building for months, according to unnamed sources. Pakistan has a history of military interference, including direct coups. General Munir's increasing influence and the President's actions have intensified speculation about the military's role in the country's future.


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