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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.

Women’s rights activist seeks ‘civil supremacy’ in Pakistan

By DC Editors - September 21, 2019 Leave a Comment

Women’s rights activist seeks ‘civil supremacy’ in Pakistan

A Pakistani human rights activist who spoke out against the army has fled the country after months in hiding. Gulalai Ismail is now in the US.

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

‘Harder edge’ to China’s sharp power threatens democracies

By DC Editors - September 16, 2019 Leave a Comment

‘Harder edge’ to China’s sharp power threatens democracies

China’s expansionism is detrimental to the democratic West in many respects. Europe and the U.S. need to wake up to the challenge, says a leading analyst.

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

Another Unexplained Death in Pakistan Police Custody

By DC Editors - September 3, 2019 Leave a Comment

Another Unexplained Death in Pakistan Police Custody

Ayubi made the mistake of sticking his tongue out during act of theft. Attention led to arrest, but two days after he was dead in pakistani police custody.

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

Gender Equality in Pakistan: new Law Protects Women Farm Workers

By DC Editors - August 28, 2019 Leave a Comment

Gender Equality in Pakistan: new Law Protects Women Farm Workers

Sindh province in Pakistan is taking an important step toward ending abuse and discrimination against women agricultural workers.

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

Pakistan Democracy in Peril as Military targets Women’s Rights Activist Gulalai Ismail

By DC Editors - July 29, 2019 Leave a Comment

Pakistan Democracy in Peril as Military targets Women's Rights Activist Gulalai Ismail

Gulalai Ismail is among Pakistan’s best-known women’s rights crusaders. The military has disappeared her for two months, showing Pakistan democracy perils.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Middle East, Pakistan, Women and Democracy

Indian Court To Consider Constitutional Status Of Jammu And Kashmir

By DC Editors - July 14, 2019 Leave a Comment

Indian Court To Consider Constitutional Status Of Jammu And Kashmir

The Supreme Court today said it would consider the plea seeking urgent hearing of a PIL challenging the Constitutional validity of Article 370.

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

Opposition Parties in Pakistan Warn Against Ongoing Pashtun Crackdown

By DC Editors - June 16, 2019 Leave a Comment

Opposition Parties in Pakistan Warn Against Ongoing Crackdown on PTM

Pakistan’s political parties have urged the government to exercise restraint in handling the grass-roots Pashtun Protection Movement.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Pakistan

Puppeteers Lead Message of Tolerance in Pakistan

By DC Editors - May 10, 2019 Leave a Comment

Puppeteers Lead Message of Tolerance in Pakistan

Narrow alleys of poor neighborhood in Pakistani city of Karachi known for drugs, children are learning about peace and tolerance from string puppets.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Asia, Pakistan, Political Artwork

Amid Rising Protests, Pakistan Should Address Pashtun Grievances

By DC Editors - February 18, 2019 Leave a Comment

Pakistan Should Address Legitimate Pashtun Grievances

Ethnic Pashtuns in Pakistan have been protesting the death of activist Arman Luni on February 2 as the latest outrage against this beleaguered community.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Democracy Protests, Pakistan, Political Dissidents

Rights Group Condemns Arbitrary Detention of Pakistan Protesters

By DC Editors - February 12, 2019 Leave a Comment

Rights Group Condemns Arbitrary Detention of Pakistan Protesters

Global rights alliance Civicus condemns the prison detention of protesters of the ethnic PTM in Pakistan and killing of one of their leaders.

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

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