United left in Pakistan brings back people’s issues to national politics
The Left Democratic Front (LDF) formed by 10 progressive parties in Pakistan has been pushing a popular agenda to demand that major political parties shift their priorities and address the bread and butter issues of the people
Pakistan’s economic crisis likely to worsen after passing of IMF-dictated budget, rise in fuel prices
The Finance (Supplementary) Bill, 2023, was tabled last week, on February 15, in line with measures required to secure the next IMF loan tranche of USD 1.1 billion
Pakistani left organizes protests against rising inflation as economy staggers
Protestors raised slogans against inflation and the anti-people policies of the International Monetary Fund. The national government, led by Shehbaz Sharif, is adopting drastic measures to convince international lending authority for a bailout package.
PTM activists arrested in Karachi ahead of mass public meeting
The activists were arrested while making arrangements for an upcoming mass public meeting on the death anniversary of PTM leader Arman Loni on February 6
Students’ Solidarity March gains momentum in Pakistan
The Awami Workers Party has declared its support for the solidarity march which is being organized by students and other progressive sections in Pakistan on November 29
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