Tag: free and fair elections
Current assemblies are the most ‘controversial’, alleges PML-N President
News Analysis | The President of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Shahbaz Sharif has alleged that the present assemblies are the most ‘controversial’ ones in...
“We don’t see free and fair elections taking place in Pakistan,”...
News Analysis | Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is seemingly convinced that the upcoming general elections are not going to be ‘free and fair’. The senators...
Democrats: We are Defined by what we Defend
Saeed Afridi | Democracy is a complex and much misunderstood entity in countries with a history of authoritarian rule. Transition from authoritarianism can suffer distortions...
Pakistan: Can only the Army provide freedom?
Dr. Farid A. Malik | On April 24, 1915, the combined forces of Britain, France, Australia, and New Zealand attacked Gallipoli to topple the Caliphate...
2018 elections drawing close: Is Pakistan ready to accept a democratic...
Dr. Farid A. Malik | October 27, 1958, is etched in my memory when as a five-year-old I stood on the Mall Road holding my...
2018 Elections: Hope for protected votes or another rigged story?
Dr. Farid A. Malik | “Those who cast votes, change nothing; those who count, change everything.” – Stalin How can protection of the vote be ensured?...
What we need to do to ensure ‘free and fair’ elections...
Dr. Farid A. Malik | The election in 1970 was free and fair as it was the first experience. Manipulative mechanisms were not in place....
