Mohsin Dawar
The writer is a former Pakistani parliamentarian and chair of the National Democratic Movement.
Human Rights
Banning PTM Sends a Dangerous Message to the Youth
The government of Pakistan's decision to ban the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM), a social movement that originated from the country's peripheries, sends a troubling message to citizens—that their constitutional rights do not matter and that maintaining a non-violent stance will lead to harsh treatment....
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Election series
Do Pakistan’s Upcoming Elections...
This article is part of Dissent Today's special series on Pakistan's general elections. Follow the series here. As Pakistan prepares...
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Minister Urges PM To...
Human Rights Minister Riaz Hussain Pirzada has urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to review the amended blasphemy law, saying...
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Human Rights Watch Slams...
The Human Rights Watch has slammed the government for forcibly evicting farmers near Lahore for an "illegal" infrastructure project,...
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‘Akhtar Mengal Is Being...
Exchange of fire between supporters of Balochistan National Party (BNP) chief Akhtar Mengal and a notorious local figure Shafiq...
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Multan Admin Finally Gives...
The Multan administration on Tuesday finally issued a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to Aurat March organisers for holding a...
Opinion
How State’s Patronage To...
This article is part of a series titled “Is there a way forward for Pakistan?” Read more about the...
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A Baloch Mother’s Agonizing Quest To Reunite With Her Missing Son
A four-hour journey from Quetta, the capital of Pakistan's restive Balochistan province, to the...
Opinion
Why Pakistan’s Establishment Is Afraid of Social Media
Social media platforms, X in particular, are often demonized for spreading “fake news,” but...
Opinion
Here’s Why The 26th Amendment to Pakistan’s Constitution Is Undemocratic
The recently-passed 26th amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan, under which the Supreme Court's...
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Historic Peace March in Parachinar Demands End To Violence in Region
As violence in Pakistan's restive border town of Parachinar intensified over the past few...