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 Protest March Chaos as Army Takes Political Role

September 1, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Army shows its political power to crush controversial Imran Khan led Pakistan protest march

Pakistan Military Political Demands Limit Democracy

August 21, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Elected officials remain captive to all powerful Pakistan military at highest levels of government

Unusual Alliance of Protesters Target Pakistan PM

August 15, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Cricket sports star turned politician and Islamist protesters target Pakistan PM Sharif for resignation

Pakistan’s Malala in Nigeria Seeking Release of Women

July 14, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Worldwide effort needed to free kidnapped schoolgirls says Malala in Nigeria

March Across Pakistan for Baloch People Reaches Climax

February 28, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Repression in Balochistan sparked somber march across Pakistan for Baloch murder victims

Pakistan and Taliban Peace Talks Captivate Nation

February 13, 2014 by Thomas Manning Leave a Comment

In a text message that came from the negotiations, Irfan Siddiqui sent a text message which stated that the atmosphere within the meetings had been “cordial and friendly”. Siddiqui also went onto say about the Taliban that they “responded beyond our expectations”.