For example, it perturbed some keen observers why “ violent extremism ” in the bill had been defined to cover individuals who “ manipulate people’s beliefs ” or “ spread conspiracy theories ”.... With the government currently seeking to paint the PTI chairman as a deceiver who manipulated public opinion with the ‘cipher conspiracy’, it left little doubt about who the intended target of this law could be.... The manner in which the PDM parties — especially the PPP and PML-N — have demeaned parl

For example, it perturbed some keen observers why “ violent extremism ” in the bill had been defined to cover individuals who “ manipulate people’s beliefs ” or “ spread conspiracy theories ”.... With the government currently seeking to paint the PTI chairman as a deceiver who manipulated public opinion with the ‘cipher conspiracy’, it left little doubt about who the intended target of this law could be.... The manner in which the PDM parties — especially the PPP and PML-N — have demeaned parl

coming to power in 2018. What does this say about the state of our constitutional democracy over the

ISLAMABAD: The Inter-national Day of Democracy, being observed on Wednes-day( today), provides an

deploy technology to undermine democracy and human rights.... Like-minded governments and their people

television, officials have extolled what they call Chinese-style democracy.... Diplomatic Boycott: The U

ruling against the Swiss government by Europe's top human rights court, saying it risked undermining

IT seems that the rumours about Ishaq Dar being interim prime minister can be sourced back to Ishaq Dar himself.... That time also saw interest rates climb to beyond 13pc, prompting howls of protest from the business community, and saw a steep devaluation of the exchange rate.... It is a bridge to take the country over troubled waters.In a nine-month IMF programme, there is zero time to waste, especially seeing how much needs to be done....

How do the values of democracy affect the sovereignty of states and what are the limits of

In the words of Martha Beck( The Way of Integrity, 2021), “ A value system built on avarice, ambition, and oppression shows up in unprincipled leaders, corrupt groups, and then entire national cultures.” Unfortunately, Pakistan has lost its way of integrity.... The principle of fair play was seen as having been grossly violated.... The decision led to a burst of dismay followed by a ripple of woe. The conduct of another chief is beyond any doubt fraught with double standards....