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Pakistan articles on Democracy Chronicles

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​News about the struggle for better democracy in Pakistan.​ Pakistan is not a functioning democracy.​ ​​​​​According to Freedom House, the government is elected but the military "continues to exercise de facto control over government policy". Also check out our section on World Democracy.

Journalists Assaulted Amid Political Transition In Pakistan

by DC Editors - May 8, 2022

Journalists Assaulted Amid Political Transition In Pakistan

Ever since the transition started in Pakistan, journalists have faced assault and online and legal harassment according to sources. 

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Journalism and Free Speech, Pakistan

India Arrests Two Journalists In Jammu And Kashmir

by DC Editors - March 2, 2022

Authorities in Uttarakhand and Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir detained two journalists, Kishor Ram and Fahad Shah.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, India, Journalism and Free Speech, Pakistan

Pakistan Expands Prison Terms For Online Defamation To 5 Years

by DC Editors - February 26, 2022

Pakistan Expands Prison Terms For Online Defamation To 5 Years

Pakistan has increased the maximum sentence for anyone accused with and convicted guilty of defamation online to five years in prison.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Journalism and Free Speech, Pakistan

Has The Democratic Process Begun In Kashmir?

by DC Editors - July 7, 2021

Has The Democratic Process Begun In Kashmir?

With the arrival of the Delimitation Commission in Srinagar, the political process in Jammu and Kashmir has begun to recover.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, India, Pakistan

Pakistan Pursuing An Unrelenting Assault On Journalism

by DC Editors - June 14, 2021

Pakistan Pursuing An Unrelenting Assault On Journalism

Journalists in Pakistan are fired, harassed, and assaulted for critical reporting. Instead of empathy and support, they are mocked.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Journalism and Free Speech, Pakistan

On Fixing Pakistan’s Creaky Democracy

by DC Editors - June 3, 2021

On Fixing Pakistan’s Creaky Democracy

Fixing Pakistan’s creaky democracy needs being guided by Western parliamentary democracies not only in form but also in substance.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Pakistan

Pakistani Military Remains The Nation’s De Facto Ruler

by DC Editors - May 16, 2021

Pakistani Military Remains The Nation’s De Facto Ruler

When he ran for office, Imran Khan pledged to reform politics in Pakistan but the Pakistani army remains Pakistan’s de facto ruler.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Dictatorships, Pakistan

Pakistan Social Media Shutdown Amid Protest Crackdown

by DC Editors - April 17, 2021

Pakistan shuts down Social Media Amid Protest Crackdown

Fears a radical group might use social media to perpetrate violent protests prompted the shutdown of social media platforms.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Pakistan, Social Media and Democracy

Pakistan To Ban Islamist Party After Deadly Clashes

by DC Editors - April 16, 2021

Pakistan To Ban Islamist Party After Deadly Clashes

Pakistan has moved to outlaw a hard-line political party after two police officers were killed in protests after the group’s leader was arrested.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Pakistan, Religion and Democracy

Pakistan’s Iconic Human Rights Defender I.A. Rehman Dies

by DC Editors - April 13, 2021

Pakistan’s Iconic Human Rights Defender I.A. Rehman Dies

I.A. Rehman, an iconic Pakistani human rights activist, died Monday in the eastern city of Lahore after a brief illness, according to family.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Asia, Pakistan

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