In a major political shift, the opposition in Hungary has secured a surprise victory in parliamentary elections, defeating the long-ruling government backed by former US President Donald Trump. Read More: Vance visits Hungary ahead of key election amid Iran conflict According to international media reports, the opposition party Tisza Party achieved an unexpected win against Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s […]
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PM Shehbaz Sharif highlights unity role of 1973 Constitution on Constitution Day
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 stands as a shining symbol of federal unity and national cohesion, as the country marked Constitution Day with renewed commitment to democratic values. Read More: President Zardari reaffirms enduring role of Constitution In his message on the occasion, the prime minister said the […]
Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto: A Thinker, Struggle, and People’s Democracy
Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto is a bright chapter in the history of the subcontinent, who not only introduced a new dimension to the politics of Pakistan but also awakened political consciousness among the people. On the death anniversary of this great leader, we pay tribute to his struggle, sacrifice, and ideology, which, even after his […]
MQM-P calls for review of 28th Amendment to strengthen local governance
The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has urged authorities to revisit the 28th Constitution Amendment to safeguard citizens’ rights and strengthen democracy in Pakistan. Speaking at a press conference in Karachi, MQM-P Chairman Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, along with party leaders Mustafa Kamal and Farooq Sattar, highlighted the urgency of constitutional reform amid escalating political tensions. Read […]
‘Yellow Letters’ warns about democracy: director
Berlin Film Festival marriage drama “Yellow Letters” should serve as a cautionary tale for Western audiences who believe democratic backsliding is a distant concern, not a danger that could emerge at home, said Turkish?German director Ilker Catak. The film, which is competing against 21 others for the festival’s top prize, focuses on what happens to […]
Hasina alleges Bangladesh elections will not be free
NEW DELHI: Former Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina on Friday claimed that next month’s elections would neither be free nor fair, in her first public address since being sentenced to death in absentia for crimes against humanity. Read More: Campaigning starts for first election after Hasina’s ouster Bangladesh, home to 170 million people, is scheduled to hold elections on February […]
JI chief warns against curbing democratic dissent
LAHORE: Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Friday cautioned that blocking democratic pathways and labelling political dissent as treason would only deepen the country’s crises rather than resolve them. He urged the “powerful ruling class” to end political manipulation and restrictions, warning that such tactics were eroding public trust. Read More: JI launches nationwide ‘Change […]
Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto: the eternal voice of democracy, courage, and sacrifice
As Pakistan approaches the eighteenth death anniversary of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto on 27th December, the nation once again bows its head in remembrance of a leader whose life was inseparably tied to the struggle for democracy, constitutional supremacy, and the rights of the oppressed. Benazir Bhutto was not merely a political figure; she was […]
Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto: A Beacon of Courage and Democracy
Every year, as the martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto approaches, we are reminded not only of a life cut tragically short but also of a struggle that reshaped Pakistan. Her sacrifice was not just personal; it was for the principles of democracy, justice, and the rights of every Pakistani. She was not merely […]
PTI chairman warns of “another path” after by-election defeat
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan voiced disappointment over the party’s loss in recent by-elections, claiming that the public mandate was still not being respected. He warned that if the situation continued, the party might consider pursuing “another path.” Read More: By–elections defeat: Nawaz orders party leaders to hold emergency meeting of […]