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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.

Gender Equality in Pakistan: new Law Protects Women Farm Workers

August 28, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Pakistan, Women and Democracy

Pakistan Democracy in Peril as Military targets Women’s Rights Activist Gulalai Ismail

July 29, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Middle East, Pakistan, Women and Democracy

Indian Court To Consider Constitutional Status Of Jammu And Kashmir

July 14, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, India, Pakistan

Opposition Parties in Pakistan Warn Against Ongoing Pashtun Crackdown

June 16, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Opposition Parties in Pakistan Warn Against Ongoing Crackdown on PTM

Pakistan’s political parties have urged the government to exercise restraint in handling the grass-roots Pashtun Protection Movement.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Pakistan

Puppeteers Lead Message of Tolerance in Pakistan

May 10, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Puppeteers Lead Message of Tolerance in Pakistan

Narrow alleys of poor neighborhood in Pakistani city of Karachi known for drugs, children are learning about peace and tolerance from string puppets.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Asia, Pakistan, Political Artwork

Amid Rising Protests, Pakistan Should Address Pashtun Grievances

February 18, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Pakistan Should Address Legitimate Pashtun Grievances

Ethnic Pashtuns in Pakistan have been protesting the death of activist Arman Luni on February 2 as the latest outrage against this beleaguered community.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Democracy Protests, Pakistan, Political Dissidents

Rights Group Condemns Arbitrary Detention of Pakistan Protesters

February 12, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Rights Group Condemns Arbitrary Detention of Pakistan Protesters

Global rights alliance Civicus condemns the prison detention of protesters of the ethnic PTM in Pakistan and killing of one of their leaders.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Democracy Protests, Pakistan

How to Make Pakistani Media Regulations Smarter

January 18, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

How to Make the Amendments to Pakistan Media Regulations Stronger

It is very welcome that Pakistan is reviewing its rules and systems for regulating the media, which is vital according to the Centre for Law and Democracy.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Journalism and Free Speech, Pakistan

Worries About Pakistan Free Speech as 18 International NGOs Expelled

December 17, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Worries About Free Speech as Pakistan Expels 18 International NGOs

Global human rights groups have expressed grave concern over the expulsion of 18 international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) from Pakistan.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Journalism and Free Speech, Pakistan

Fees, Discrimination and Lack Of Funds Block Pakistan Girls’ Education

November 13, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Lack Pakistan Girls' Education Girls

The Pakistan government is failing to educate a huge proportion of the country’s girls, nonprofit Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Asia, Education, Pakistan, Women and Democracy, Women Voting Rights

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