Pakistan’s ruling class rents out the country to imperialists instead of building a future, says Ammar Ali Jan
Ammar Ali Jan argues that the Pakistani elite are indifferent to the majority of their citizens, who face poverty, ethnic and sectarian violence, and the effects of climate change.
Pakistani journalists and opposition parties demand repeal of “draconian” digital media law
Criminal offenses have been introduced into the new version of the law regulating content on social and digital media, with government agencies being the sole arbiter of what is “false” or “fake”.
Pakistan’s former PM Imran Khan convicted again, sentenced for 14 years in jail
Khan and his party PTI have maintained that most of cases against him are politically motivated to keep him away from power by the current government and the military establishment combined.
Thousands of PTI supporters reach Islamabad demanding Imran Khan’s immediate release
Thousands of supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan marched to Islamabad over the past few days facing heavy repression from security forces
Opposition leaders in Pakistan condemn rushed approval of laws which threaten democracy
The Shehbaz Sharif government has been criticized for rushing legislation in an attempt to amplify the power of the armed forces and block all possibilities of release of former prime minister Imran Khan.
Crackdown on protests over controversial constitutional amendments in Pakistan
The Shehbaz Sharif government has proposed a comprehensive constitutional amendment which, if passed, will give the government greater control over the judiciary and country’s election commission.
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.
PTI leaders arrested after mass mobilization in Islamabad demanding release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan
Khan has been imprisoned for over a year now, despite courts either suspending or overturning all of his prior convictions
Pakistani government faces widespread criticism for attempt to ban Imran Khan’s PTI
The government also proposed charging former PM Imran Khan, who is still in jail despite getting relief in most of the major cases from courts, for high treason
Pakistani journalist unions slam “draconian” defamation law as a violation of press freedom
The Punjab Defamation Bill 2024 provides for a preliminary fine of up to 3 million Pakistani rupees (around USD 10,000) against person(s) accused of spreading “fake news” even before the beginning of the trial
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
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