Reducing Pakistan violence in politics is key to nation threatened with toppling of government
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 Musharraf Threatens Return to Government
ex-Dictator Pakistan’s Musharraf threatens return from exile and run for elections in new drama
Protesters Seek Government Help Against Pakistan Militants
Victims of violence refuse to bury dead until government help against Pakistan militants comes
VIDEO: Shot Pakistan Education Activist Malala Improves
Turbulent and violent Pakistan has seen a large number of public figures assassinated: Pakistan education activist Malala improves from shot of Taliban gun
Third World Security Should be the Preeminent Global Concern
Third world security is crucial. Will new concerns for security in third world have a positive or negative impact on development in third world countries?
Protesters Seeking Immediate Pakistan Early Elections
Government has shown that immediate Pakistan early elections needed as protesters call for vote
Arrest Warrant for Pakistan PM as Protests Flare
Pakistan PM fights calls for resignation as corruption protest movement gains momentum
Massive Protests Against Pakistan Government Corruption
Protests continue to grow seeking massive Pakistan government corruption fight in troubled nation
Pakistan Shiites Refuse Burial of Taliban Bomber Victims
Military tacit support of extremists targeting Shiite who refuse burial of Taliban bomber victims
Bhutto’s Third Generation Enters Turbulent Pakistan Politics
Pakistan’s fate has been tied to Bhutto’s third generation with Benazir assassinated by Islamists: Power also tied to deep corruption that engulf Pakistan