Tag: Democracy

Back seat driving syndrome new threat to democracy: Babar

ISLAMABAD: Senator Farhatullah Babar has called for deeper reflection on new emerging threats to democracy and to contain them. Speaking in the Senate on the...

NA speaker says democracy to discourage potential dictators

Ayaz hits out at curbing aspirations of people through direct, indirect adventurism National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has said that the observance of the...

Senate adopts resolution to enhance citizens’ knowledge about constitution

ISLAMABAD: The Senate of Pakistan on Monday adopted a resolution to provide opportunities to citizens for enhancing their knowledge about Constitution and democratic norms. Pakistan...

Hamza criticises Imran for aligning with dictatorial regime in past

Hamza says ‘Imran Khan cannot become a PM over night’ Rafique urges Imran Khan to not use derogatory language   Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Leader...

Monarchy in place in country in name of democracy: CJP

Justice Jamali advises people to exercise franchise right cautiously and carefully Supreme Court seeks experts’ assistance in OLMT case Monarchy is in place in the country...

Ankara applauds Islamabad’s unflinching support for democracy in Turkey

Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets Turk president, PM in Istanbul President Erdogan thanks PM Sharif, CM Shehbaz and Pakistani people for supporting Turkish leadership...

All show and no go!

 Parties manifesto - An empty promise leading to diminishing returns    The parties manifesto provides tangible means for voters to assess and reward if political parties...

PTI to file reference against PM in SC

Imran Khan says democracy not under threat from army but from the kingdom of Nawaz Sharif; vows to hold the PM accountable on Panama...

Zardari says democracy not under threat

Former president and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari has said that there is no threat to democracy and that he does...

‘Is it truly democracy if you keep ignoring the parliament?’

“I believe in democracy from the core of my heart but this government has brought low the name of democracy as it has neglected...

Protesting peacefully is part of democracy, not terrorism: Imran strikes back...

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, in a direct reply to the premier's remarks earlier in the day, said protesting in a peaceful manner...

PPP’s sacrifices for democracy unmatched: Bilawal

  Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said on Tuesday his party has no match in sacrifices and efforts for strengthening democracy in...

Bilawal terms imbalance of power a great challenge to democracy

PPP chief calls for restoring power to elected representatives Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari asserted that a great challenge to democracy lies...

Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Tunisia’s guardians of democracy

The Nobel Peace Prize will be awarded on Thursday to four organisations that helped save Tunisia's transition to democracy through dialogue, a method the...

Achakzai reaffirms support for civilian leadership

  Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party Chairman Mahmood Khan Achakzai has reiterated his support for democracy in any confrontation between national institutions. Talking to Pakistan Today Editor...

Make democracy, fundamental rights part of curriculum

Educationists call for making fundamental rights, constitutional democratic process part of curriculum Speakers at a conference titled “Critical Conversations for our Democratic Future” on Monday...

HRCP sees alarm over growing threats to democracy and human rights

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Monday expressed alarm over growing threats to democracy and human rights in the country. “The HRCP Executive...