Dr Niaz Murtaza
The writer is an Islamabad-based Political Economist with a Ph.D. From the University of
California, Berkeley. He can be reached at murtazaniaz@yahoo.com. X:@NiazMurtaza2.
Election series
Explainer: Why Is Every Election In Pakistan Marred By Rigging Allegations?
This article is part of Dissent Today’s special series on Pakistan’s general elections. Follow the series here. With Pakistan’s general elections just three days away, the powerful military establishment’s unconstitutional interference is casting a dark shadow over the process and undermining its legitimacy. A review of...
Opinion
Pakistan Needs To Invest In The Poor As The Main Driver...
This article is part of a series titled "Is there a way forward for Pakistan?" Read more about the series here. Crises are not new for Pakistan. It has faced dozens of economic, political and humanitarian crises since 1947—around one every 2-3 years. Since 2000...
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1 Protestor Killed In...
While law enforcers showed restraint in Lahore and other parts of the country when the protesters stormed military residences,...
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Peshawar’s Sikh Families Are...
There has recently been a surge in targeted attacks on members of minority communities in Peshawar, particularly Sikhs. As...
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Justice Isa Says Was...
In a statement released a day after his presence in a convention held at Parliament House to mark the...
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DC, SSP Security Summoned...
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday summoned Lahore District Commissioner (DC) Rafia Haider and Security Senior Superintendent of...
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Kamala Harris Much More...
According to a recent poll, Vice President Kamala Harris's lead over former President Donald Trump among Americans under 45...
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Racism Against Pashtun Community...
Racist remarks against the Pashtun community amid the violent clashes between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers and policemen outside PTI...
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In Powerful Verdict, Islamabad High Court Upholds Conviction of Rapist While Defining ‘Consent’
ISLAMABAD: Upholding the conviction of a man charged with raping a 20-year-old woman, the...
News
22 Ahmadis Arrested From Place of Worship Under Pressure From Extremist Mob in Sialkot
LAHORE: Under pressure from Islamist extremist groups, police arrested 22 members of the Ahmadi...
Opinion
How The PPP Played Both Sides While Passing The Draconian PECA Amendments
Journalists across Pakistan are out on the streets protesting against The Prevention of Electronic...
Features
Looking Back at 2024 Election Violence In Balochistan That The Rest of Pakistan Ignored
This report is part of Dissent Today’s special series documenting violence and alleged irregularities...