Unfortunately, Generals/establishment can’t let go of this skinny cow that is called Pakistan.
If the establishment were to let go of their powers,
- Foreign Policy - the state would likely choose the path of becoming less of a security state and that would indirectly impact the defense budget. In addition the power center will shift to the parliament, therefore it’s a big NO.
- Accountability - Sooner or later the accountability drive would cross over to establishment and their illicit dealings (kickbacks, land dealings, commissions etc).
- Rigging elections - although they cannot decide elections outcome but manage them so that no party overly becomes a majority. Suits establishment’s purpose to have a weak government so that they can do it’s bidding. And every 3-4 years they just get tired of their failed experiments and look for something new or are forced into it (lettergate etc)
Hence, power becomes an addiction. In the end you can’t let it go fearing retribution if you forego it.