Pakistan Hazara community is a minority facing brutal violence yet still battling democracy
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.
Democracy Bringing Pakistan Tribal Belt Hope
New laws have brought democracy in Pakistan tribal belt hope like never before for local people
Democracy Making Gains in Muslim World
Muslim countries like Pakistan and Malaysia show democracy making gains and has attraction
Pakistan Parties Spend Fortunes on Ads
Election approaches as violence and massive Pakistan parties spend in battle for control
Sharif Poised to Win Pakistan PM Vote
Violent elections show depth of issues to be faced any winner of Pakistan PM vote
Pakistan Politician Imran Khan Creates Youth Power
Cricket superstar and first time politician Imran Khan creates youth power using wide popularity
Top Pakistan Candidate Ashraf to Run After Winning Case
Elections will prove crucial to finding peace in nation as top Pakistan candidate Ashraf enters
Pakistan Transgender Candidates Run for Election
With immense personal bravery, generation of Pakistan transgender candidates try to enter nation’s turbulent politics by running for general election win
Pakistan Cricket Superstar Rallies Voters
Famous Pakistan cricket superstar Afridi rallies population to participate in elections
Pakistan’s Old Guard Politicians Are Danger to Stability
Pakistan’s Old Guard Politicians: Huge corruption and political violence left need for elections