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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.
Pakistan: Professor Muhammad Ismail denied bail
CIVICUS called for the release of Pakistani human rights defender Prof. Muhammad Ismail following refusal of bail today by a Peshawar anti-terrorism court.
Pakistan: Human rights activist Muhammad Ismail detained and ill-treated
The latest in Pakistan’s declining human rights record is the detention of Mohammed Ismail, a human rights defender and CIVICUS partner.
Women’s rights activist seeks ‘civil supremacy’ in Pakistan
A Pakistani human rights activist who spoke out against the army has fled the country after months in hiding. Gulalai Ismail is now in the US.
‘Harder edge’ to China’s sharp power threatens democracies
China’s expansionism is detrimental to the democratic West in many respects. Europe and the U.S. need to wake up to the challenge, says a leading analyst.
Another Unexplained Death in Pakistan Police Custody
Ayubi made the mistake of sticking his tongue out during act of theft. Attention led to arrest, but two days after he was dead in pakistani police custody.
Gender Equality in Pakistan: new Law Protects Women Farm Workers
Sindh province in Pakistan is taking an important step toward ending abuse and discrimination against women agricultural workers.
Pakistan Democracy in Peril as Military targets Women’s Rights Activist Gulalai Ismail
Gulalai Ismail is among Pakistan’s best-known women’s rights crusaders. The military has disappeared her for two months, showing Pakistan democracy perils.
Indian Court To Consider Constitutional Status Of Jammu And Kashmir
The Supreme Court today said it would consider the plea seeking urgent hearing of a PIL challenging the Constitutional validity of Article 370.
Opposition Parties in Pakistan Warn Against Ongoing Pashtun Crackdown
Pakistan’s political parties have urged the government to exercise restraint in handling the grass-roots Pashtun Protection Movement.