Our mighty state would dismantle mainstream political parties like MQM and PTI in a few days but it won't move against extremist outfits like TLP and ASWJ. It would instead try to mainstream extremists. Make a guess as to why this happens?
ASP Sherbano's daring effort to save a woman from a lynchmob shows the importance of inducting qualified women within the state apparatus. Pakistan is doomed if we do not give exemplary punishments for false blasphemy charges that are ripping apart the fabric of our society.
Nearly 24 hours since Twitter/ X was blocked in Pakistan, remains inaccessible except via select VPNs. Most users complaining their VPNs are also blocked, & Internet is slow.
Not a word from @PTAofficialpk or @umarsaif whose job is to ensure seamless internet access. Shameful.
A🧵on what Feb 8 elections mean for Pakistan
Pakistan’s economy has consistently fallen behind globally – last year was one of the worse, with the economy actually contracting
Every macro fundamental is flashing red: inflation, growth, debt, investment, to name a few
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@nadeemhaque Sir youth is disenchanted, let down by this rotten system. Youth is only imitating their seniors! We as a nation are doomed, I rarely see people standing up for principles here. Everyone has their own prejudice & this country remains the personal property of our ruling elites!
@ryangrim Well every1 knows that U.S. policies are guided by realpolitik, not by moral contours. The State Dept uses democracy, liberal values, and HRs as rhetorical devices to justify its foreign policy goals. The contrasting responses to 🇵🇰 and Venezuela is just one example🤷🏻
I am no PTI supporter, and in fact was its fierce critic while it ruled. But it is as clear as day light to me that what Pindi is doing to the party is unfair, disgusting and bad for pakistan's already pathetic democratic standards.which are of course bad mainly due to Pindi
We live in a world where "women using tents as pads during genocide" was less of a feminist issue than "white lady pretending to be doll not considered great actress this year"
Those who believe in democracy need to put aside their differences & party affiliations & speak up loudly against the blatant hijacking of the electoral process taking place. We desperately need a broad-based movement against the establishment & for democracy, & we need it now!
QFI has etched his name in history as the chief judicial enabler of the most brazen & violent power grab by the military in decades. Doesn't matter what party you support, this decision to strip voters of a choice will rip Pakistani democracy apart, probably irreparably.
This is not a defeat for PTI. Its a defeat for democratic norms in Pakistan. Everyone must fight together to defend democracy and the constitution in Pakistan.
He hasnt lost his mind. He knows exactly what he is doing. Turns out bughz-e-Imran is real & many of these “anti-establishment” warriors were never what they claimed to be. Leeches desperate for powerless power - kursi key liyey itna girna is despicable.
As a historian who has researched and studied genocide in places like Indonesia and Timor Leste, I am deeply aware of the difficulties of determining when it seems clear that genocidal violence is unfolding. The Israeli annihilation of Gaza clearly meets that threshold.