Faced with the threat of a no-confidence vote in parliament that he was likely to lose, Prime Minister Imran Khan, in an attempt to block his ouster, sent shockwaves through Pakistan by dissolving the …
Military Control in “Lawless” Pakistan by Sana Iqbal
Pakistan is a country in Southeast Asia where the military plays arguably the biggest part in its functionality or lack thereof. From 1951 to 2011 (60 years), the United States provided almost $67 …
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Terrorist Candidates Are Eroding Pakistan’s Democracy
Pakistan’s Anti-Terrorism Act of 1997 states that individuals who claim to belong to terrorist groups and create terror in the state must be arrested, detained, and subjected to the death …
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Gender Equality in Pakistan: How the Maltreatment of Women Is Undermining the Basic Fundamentals of a Potential Democracy in Pakistan
Imagine only half of a country’s population is treated equally. Only half of the population has fair and equal access to education and fundamental human rights. Only half of the population is treated …
Pakistan’s Military “Games” Continue During the COVID-19 Pandemic, and Democracy Loses Out
The military has always played a significant role in Pakistan’s political decision-making and possess a great deal of influence on governmental entities. In recent years, the involvement of the …
What Press Freedom Rankings Miss About Pakistan by Ali Raza Galani @ The University of Memphis
Reporters without Borders ranks Pakistan as 139 out of 180 countries in the 2017 World Press Freedom Index, making it one of the freest in Asia when it comes to reporting on politics. The report …
Military, Religious Populism, and the Fall of Pakistani Democracy by Will Conard @ Brown University
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan was established, in the midst of religious conflict. In August 1947, West and East Pakistan gained independence both from India and from the Empire of the United …