Tags : democracy

ECP Begins Receiving Nominations for 2024 General Elections

ISLAMABAD: The wheels of democracy turning, the nomination process for the national assembly and provincial assembly seats has begun, bringing the countdown to the upcoming general elections in 2024 on February 8. The political scene is forming in the energetic metropolis of Lahore as Sanam Javed’s father actively participates in the democratic process and secures […]Read More

Bukhari says that, PTI Chief is ignorant of Farah Gogi’s

LONDON: Sayed Zulfi Bukhari, a senior aide of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Shahid Khan, has asserted that Khan was unaware of Farah Gogi’s business ventures. Farah Gogi is the closest confidante and best friend of former first lady Bushra Bibi. Speaking on the subject of “Democracy in Crisis,” Bukhari addressed the SOAS Pakistan Discussion Forum […]Read More

Struggle for democracy

Struggle for democracy, Pakistan is striving for economic, political, and constitutional stability. Democratic principles, constitutional institutions, rule of law and patriotism are under assault from within. A nation of 250 million held under siege by Imran Khan. The economy is in tatters. There are trade and balance of payments deficits. The economy is on the […]Read More

US supports democracy in Pakistan; says Ned Price

WASHINGTON: US State Department spokesperson Ned Price on Tuesday said Washington supports the democratic and constitutional system in Pakistan, private news channel reported. Addressing his last press conference as US State Department spokesperson, Ned Price said US does not take any position between political parties. “We do not support any political leader.” Also Read: Leader […]Read More

I am sure Pakistan will not default: President Arif Alvi

Islamabad: President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi on Wednesday said that he is sure that Pakistan would not default. During an interview with a private TV channel, he said that the country has matured as a democracy and there is no chance of martial law in Pakistan. The President hailed Pakistan Army’s decision to remain […]Read More

Early elections to not benefit democracy: FM Bilawal Bhutto

Foreign Minister and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said Sunday that he found no benefit to democracy in the organisation of early elections in the country. FM Bilawal Bhutto Zardari made the statement in an interview with Al-Jazeera. He said that he did not see the need to hold early elections in […]Read More

Myanmar’s ousted leader Suu Kyi sentenced to four years in

YANGON, 06 Dec: Myanmar’s junta on Monday awarded four years of imprisonment to ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi for incitement against the military and breaching COVID-19 rules, a government spokesman told AFP. The penalty is first of a series of possible sentences that could see the Nobel laureate imprisoned for decades. Suu Kyi, 76, […]Read More

No joke: Indian comedian Vir Das under nationalist fire

NEW DELHI, 19 November: An Indian comedian and actor Vir Das has been forced to defend himself against online accusations of “insulting the country” after he performed a “two Indias” monologue in Washington. Vir Das, one of India’s top satirical performers, is known for his willingness to critically observe his country. Critics say there has […]Read More

PM clarifies he has no personal agenda behind electoral reforms

ISLAMABAD, 17 November: Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has clarified that he has no personal agenda behind legislation related to electoral reforms. PM Imran reached Parliament House to attend the joint session. In his informal media talk, he said that country’s future is linked to fair democracy practices. Replying to a query, the premier said […]Read More