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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.
Judge Moves to Change Pakistan’s Baluchistan Region
Judge aims to change Pakistan’s Baluchistan region political violence with ruling – Judges have been a major proponent of change in Pakistan society of late
Dangerous Profession of Pakistani Political Journalism
Nation continues to see violence against Pakistani political journalism amid new attacks on media
Climate of Suspicion Threatens to Undermine Afghanistan-Pakistan Discussions
Afghanistan-Pakistan Discussions Face Many Difficulties in Frayed Relationship
Obama Faces Afghanistan Hard Choices Immediately
Fragile government may fall without US military commitment as Obama faces Afghanistan hard choices
Afghans Don’t Expect Change From US Elections
Afghans don’t expect change but opinion mixed about US war while most find plenty to criticize
Top Court Brings Charges Against Pakistan Military Figures
Charges against Pakistan military figures, former army and ISI chief is first move against army
Hazaras of Pakistan Face Violent Modernday Genocide
Hazaras of Pakistan organization that arranged protest in NYC has called itself Voice of the Oppressed, which staged protests in New York as well as Chicago – Religious Violence Has Been Tacitly Supported by Pakistan Government Despite Massacres
Anger After Young Pakistan Education Campaigner Murdered
Protests Erupt as Young Pakistan Education Campaigner Murdered and Violence Comes Under Microscope
Pakistan Cricket Champion Becomes Political Superstar
Athlete Imran Khan Pakistan Cricket Champion Becomes Political Superstar Challenging Corrupt Politics of Highly Volatile and Often Violent Developing Nation