London, Oct. 6 -- Pakistan's transnational repression has intensified under Army Chief Asim Munir because of the absolute power he has amassed, according to reports by Rights groups. Since the last three years, under Munir, the state's coercive arm has extended way beyond Pakistan's borders and now targets journalists, activists, and increasingly, political opponents in the diaspora, Daily Mirror reported.

According to Daily Mirror, Pakistani authorities are now routinely reaching into different countries to intimidate citizens. Its action makes the message clear that any criticism of the army, be it from Karachi or New York, will not be tolerated, and retribution can follow anywhere.

Daily Mirror highlighted how the most visible casual...