Political turmoil continues in Pakistan despite power sharing deal among establishment parties
The Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have agreed to form the new government. However, several parties, including Imran Khan’s PTI, have refused to accept the results and have alleged widespread rigging
Thousands attend joint opposition rally in Pakistan
The rally was the third organized under the banner of the Pakistan Democratic Movement, a coalition of 11 opposition parties, which was founded in September. They are demanding the resignation of prime minister Imran Khan
Progressive sections stand in solidarity with Aurat Azadi March in Pakistan
“Feminism with conditions is no feminism,” wrote Karachi based journalist Sadia Khatri in response to right-wing attack against the march. The organizers of the march have been faced death and rape threats online
20 killed, 60 critically injured in suicide attack in Peshawar
A candidate from the Awami National Party was among those killed, two weeks before general elections in Pakistan
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