Ishtiaq Ahmed
The writer is Professor Emeritus of Political Science, Stockholm University; Honorary Senior Fellow, Institute of South Asian Studies, National University of Singapore. He can be reached at: billumian@gmail.com
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Can Pakistan Ever Become a Normal Country?
This article is part of a series titled “Is there a way forward for Pakistan?” Read more about the series here. In the 76th year of Pakistan as a Muslim-majority state, confined since 1971 to the former West Pakistan when its eastern wing seceded to become...
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News
Punjab Govt Website Shows...
The Punjab government's official website shows sectarian breakdown under the district profiles of Lahore and Rajanpur, while the authorities...
Balochistan
The Latest Baloch Uprising...
The atrocities inflicted on the Baloch people, including the disappearance of Baloch students, human rights activists, educators, professionals, and...
News
Minor Christian Girl Abducted...
Three men abducted a 13-year-old Christian girl from her home in Okara, Punjab, according to the girl's family, who...
Human Rights
3 Ahmadi Worship Places...
The minarets of an Ahmadi place of worship were desecrated by the police in Sheikupura on Wednesday under pressure...
Election series
Pakistan Is Violating Its...
This article is part of Dissent Today’s special series on Pakistan’s general elections. Follow the series here. In theory, Pakistan is...
News
13-Year-Old Rape Victim Dies...
A 13-year-old rape victim died at Lady Reading Hospital in Peshawar after giving birth to a stillborn baby. The girl...
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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...