Nation undergoes change in leadership as new Pakistan President takes office in dangerous times
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.
Pakistan’s Malala Renews Call for Women’s Education
Malala Yousafzai survived assassination bid and continues her battle for basic women’s education. Malala renews call for women to access knowledge economy
Pakistan’s Malala Calls for Education Push
Education and anti-extremism advocate Malala calls for education push and new literacy drive
Pakistan’s Malala Wins Children’s Peace Prize
Activist Malala Yousafzai is rewarded for her dedication to helping others with 2012 Children’s Peace Prize: Malala Wins Children’s Peace Prize!!
British Lawmaker Becomes Pakistan Governor
MP gets second political career as British lawmaker becomes Pakistan governor in birth country
Fractious Lawmakers Select New Pakistan President
Momentous political power transition moves ahead as new lawmakers select new Pakistan President
Pakistan Female Education Activist Pushes Deep Change
International icon and Pakistan female education activist Malala has relaunched campaign after surviving assassination and receiving constant threats
VIDEO: Pakistan Education Activist Malala at UN
Recovered from assassination attempt, Activist Malala at UN is stronger advocate for women
Pakistan Women’s Activist Risks Life for Education
Internationally recognized Pakistan women’s activist risks life in impossible odds for education
Can Pakistani Women Power Organize Despite Violence?
Pakistani women power in tribal region needed coalition to fight for rights in patriarchal society