Amid violence, Pakistan celebrates successful election and holds first democratic power transfer
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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.
Sharif to Again Run Chaotic Pakistan
Election concludes after brutal violence but leaves Sharif in charge to run chaotic Pakistan
Pakistan’s Khan to Run Tribal Area Government
Cricket player Khan to run Tribal Area and has entered government to be challenged immediately
Voting Starts in Huge Pakistan Election Amid Violence
Holding these huge Pakistan election amid violence trend is amazing with huge turnout results
Pakistan Cricket Player is Political Rising Star
Cricket player is political powerhouse after Imran Khan movement became major force in Pakistan
Voting Underway in Landmark Pakistan Election Contest
Saturday’s landmark Pakistan elections can be watershed moment in country’s democratic history
Woman’s Quest to Win Election in Tribal Pakistan
Election in Tribal Pakistan: Pakistan violence is not enough to prevent one woman from campaigning
How Pakistan’s Youth Impact Election Results
Role growing as Pakistan’s youth impact elections reflecting reawakening despite growing violence
Rival Pakistan Political Parties Make Final Vote Pitch
Amid violence, nation to hold vitally important elections between rival Pakistan political parties
Pakistan Election Hopeful Imran Khan Injured in Fall
Running a popular campaign against corruption in Pakistan, Imran Khan injured in fall campaigning