Tag: #Democracy
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Student Politics “A way forward to swift democracy in Pakistan?”
This opinion article has been shared by Muhammad Usama. It is always well said that Politics decides the future of a nation and students are the nation builders. Politicians are referred to as those people who take responsibility for state affairs and are supposed to take care of the public. To do so they must…
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Swedish Institute Downgrades India from Democracy to Electoral Autocracy
A Swedish Institute has downgraded India from democracy to electoral autocracy.
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India never fell short of democratic ideals so far, so fast: Fareed Zakaria
ISLAMABAD, Mar 8 (APP):Having already lost its place on global freedom ranking, India now faces embarrassment from international media with CNN top host Fareed Zakaria saying that the country had fallen short of democratic ideals before Modi but “rarely has it fallen so far, so fast.” The Indian American journalist said in “What in the…
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Hundreds protest royal defamation laws in Thailand
Bangkok, March 6 (AFP/APP):Hundreds marched in Bangkok and lit ceremonial fires in front of a courthouse on Saturday to protest Thailand’s draconian royal defamation law and the jailing of several prominent pro-democracy activists. The protesters are part of a youth-led movement that kicked off last July calling for an overhaul to Premier Prayut Chan-O-Cha’s government…
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US hiring surges in February as Democrats move on stimulus
Washington, March 5 (AFP/APP):The US economy saw better-than-expected hiring in February as businesses battered by the Covid-19 pandemic began recruiting employees again, while Congress moved forward with President Joe Biden’s massive stimulus proposal despite Republican opposition. Payrolls jumped by 379,000 last month, which was almost double expectations and pushed the unemployment rate down slightly to…
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Election Commission of Pakistan to convene special meeting today
Baaghi TV: In his speech, Prime Minister Imran Khan accused the Election Commission of harming democracy. On which the Election Commission of Pakistan has convened a special meeting today. According to sources, the meeting chaired by the Chief Election Commissioner will review the statement of Prime Minister Imran Khan. The Election Commission will respond to…
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Tunisian activist jailed for ‘insulting’ police while lodging complaint
Tunis, March 4 (AFP/APP):A Tunisian gay rights and democracy activist was sentenced to six months in prison for insulting officers as she tried to lodge a complaint over police intimidation, her lawyer said Thursday. Rania Amdouni, a 26-year-old LGBT rights campaigner often seen at pro-democracy protests, has been the target of a smear campaign by…
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Call for probe over new Algeria torture allegations
Algiers, March 4 (AFP/APP):An Algerian human rights group on Thursday called for an investigation after allegations that activists of a pro-democracy protest movement were tortured in detention. “We ask the public prosecutor’s office to act in accordance with the law as soon as there are such revelations,” Said Salhi, vice president of the Algerian League…
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Military Seizes Power in Myanmar
Yangon, March 4 (AFP/APP): Myanmar’s military seized power on February 1, arresting the country’s democratically elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi. This sparks a massive month-long street movement with dozens killed Wednesday in the deadliest day of the junta’s crackdown on protests. A recap of events: – Back to the old days – The generals stage a coup…
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Law Reforms to ease out masses sufferings
An independent judiciary is vital for democracy, governance, security, economic growth, and equity