Farmers in Pakistan protest government’s corporate farming plan, warn of uprising
To invite big corporate investments into the country’s agriculture sector, Pakistan has announced the building of six canals on the Indus River.
Pakistan launches fresh attempts to suppress main opposition party
The coalition government has reiterated the possibility of a ban on former prime minister Imran Khan’s party, the largest party in country’s parliament
Pakistani security forces attack protesters demanding justice in case of extrajudicial killing
The Sindh Rawadari March was called by left groups in Pakistan’s Sindh province to demand control on rising religious extremism and accountability in the custodial killing of Dr. Shahnawaz Kunbhar last month.
Widespread condemnation of Pakistan government’s ban on PTM
Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) and its leaders have faced repeated attacks from the successive governments in Pakistan for standing against the military’s role in enforced disappearances and human rights violations.
People of South Asia reaffirm solidarity with Palestine on anniversary of genocide in Gaza
Left and progressive forces in the region continue to express solidarity with Palestinian resistance movements in defiance of their governments who have tried to suppress the voices of solidarity.
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
PTI-backed candidates emerge as largest bloc but uncertainty over government formation continues
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party, the PTI, has been staging protests alleging rigging and other irregularities in Pakistan’s election. Meanwhile, discussions are on among parties to form a new government
Imran Khan’s PTI claims victory in Pakistan’s general election
The Pakistan Tehreek e-Insaf had alleged persecution by the army and the ruling elite in the run up to the elections, with Khan jailed and barred from contesting and the party denied its electoral symbol
Pakistan set for polls amid popular resentment against country’s elites
Despite legal troubles, former Prime Minister Imran Khan remains the most popular figure in Pakistan. Meanwhile, economic problems such as price hike and poverty emerge as the most important issues in the current election season
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan ousted by parliament
Khan had previously dissolved the parliament in the face a no-confidence motion but it was reinstated following a Supreme Court ruling on Thursday April 7
Pakistan’s Imran Khan govt. struggles with political crisis and IMF negotiations amid mass discontent
The Pakistani government’s discussions with the IMF have hit a roadblock after it reduced fuel prices and announced a tax amnesty. Meanwhile, opposition parties have called for a no-confidence motion
Farmers protest in Pakistan over fertilizer shortage and other issues, rally announced for February 14
The Pakistan Kissan Ittehad, which has been spearheading the farmers’ protests since November, has announced a Punjab State-wide strike action by farmers if the government fails to act upon their demands till February 20
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