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Mocking The Democratic Verdict

Ishtiaq Ahmed London: There is no hiding the fact that Pakistan’s voters delivered a powerful blow to the leadership of the PML-N and PPP at the ballot box on February 8, despite alleged vote tampering to tilt the outcome away from the…

2023: Political landscape

Ishtiaq Ahmed  London (Part II): 2023 started with tumultuous political events, which unquestionably set the scene for the next 12 months. For example, on January 17, the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab was dissolved. This also…

A Perpetual Cycle of Power

Seemab Khan Islamabad: Pakistan’s political system has witnessed a recurring pattern of repetition over the years. From parties altering their names to form coalitions with former rivals to individuals who once criticised the status quo…

Elections With Wavering Outcome

Mohammad Ajeeb London: On the political horizon of Pakistan, the temptation to dwell on the anticipated general elections in November/December of this year still exists. The date for dissolution of national parliament and formation of the…

Shun Hate Politics

NeelamLashari Islamabad: In our country, politics has always been a great source of attention for the masses. We spend the majority of our day discussing political developments in the country. From democracy to dictatorship, we often see…

The Fallen Agents of Democracy

Ishtiaq Ahmed There are many damaging aspects of the current political malaise in Pakistan but perhaps the most damaging is the loss of public faith in politicians and the political institutions- the supposed agents of democracy. The…