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Journey to Democracy Delayed

Mohammad Ajeeb The current political crisis does not augur well for Pakistan’s return to democracy soon. The acts of violence and arson on 9th May 2023 accentuated my belief on the continued fragility and vulnerability of democracy in…

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…

New army chief takes over 

Asem Mustafa Awan General Syed Asim Munir has assumed command as the 17th Chief of Army Staff. In the change of command ceremony at General Headquarters, outgoing General Qamar Javed Bajwa handed over the command stick to the new Army…