Indian Democracy Is Being Dismantled Piece by Piece

Teesta Setalvad / Independent Media Institute Sep 19, 2019 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made a mockery of parliamentary debate and party dialogue, embracing a fascist rhetoric of "us vs. them." Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

At Least 132, Including a Candidate, Die in Pakistan Campaign Violence

ZAHEER BABAR and ABDUL SATTAR / The Associated Press Jul 13, 2018 The deadliest attacks in Pakistan's troubled election campaign occurred Friday, hours before former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif returned to face a 10-year prison sentence on corruption charges. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Emergency Measures Imposed in Pakistan as Heat Wave Death Toll Approaches 700

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Jun 23, 2015 Temperatures soared to around 113 degrees Fahrenheit over the weekend, with the country declaring a state of emergency in hospitals. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

30,000 Protesters Breach Pakistan’s ‘Red Zone’

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Aug 20, 2014 A huge crowd of protesters organized by a cricket star and a cleric have pushed past barbed wire and barricades to make their way ever closer to Parliament in Islamabad. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Pakistani Taliban’s New Boss Mullah Fazlullah Sticks to the Hard Line

Staff / Truthdig Nov 8, 2013 The Pakistani Taliban have chosen a new permanent leader, Mullah Fazlullah, whose appointment suggests that the militant group isn’t interested in forging diplomatic ties with the Pakistani government anytime soon. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Pakistan’s Floods Could Take Its President Down

Staff / Truthdig Aug 17, 2010 The sheer suffering and human cost of Pakistan's devastating floods are mounting daily, and frustration with the nation's president, Asif Ali Zardari, is on the rise as well -- and Zardari's standing with the public was shaky enough before disaster struck. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Sharif Under House Arrest as Crisis Builds in Pakistan

Staff / Truthdig Mar 15, 2009 Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was placed under house arrest in Lahore on Sunday as opposition groups prepared to march on Islamabad to call for the reinstatement of judges deposed by former President Pervez Musharraf Pakistan's current president, Asif Ali Zardari, had said shortly after taking power last fall that he would reverse his predecessor's ruling but has yet to make good on his pledge Update 2: Crisis averted (sort of) for now. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bhutto’s Husband Wins Pakistan Presidency

Staff / Truthdig Sep 7, 2008 Pakistan will have a new president, Asif Ali Zardari. The widower of slain Pakistani politician Benazir Bhutto has successfully continued along his wife's path, drawing upon the support of her allies to emerge the victor by a wide margin in the election held to replace Pervez Musharraf, who stepped down as president in mid-August. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Impeachment Threat Looms for Musharraf

Staff / Truthdig Aug 8, 2008 For several months, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf's political fate has hung in the balance, as last year's state-of-emergency ordeal made all too clear. Now, the situation in Pakistan is becoming critical, with Musharraf's opponents calling for his impeachment. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Musharraf Rivals Join Forces

Staff / Truthdig Mar 10, 2008 It wasn't a good Sunday for Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf, as the leaders of Pakistan's two biggest opposition parties agreed to set aside enough of their differences to form a coalition. Their first order of business is to strip the president of a number of his powers. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

End of an Era

Staff / Truthdig Feb 19, 2008 The death of Benazir Bhutto in December, tensions within the country and concerns over President Pervez Musharraf's leadership (and his regime's relationship with the U.S. government) registered in a loud and clear message from Pakistanis at the polling booths Monday: Musharraf is standing on shaky ground. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Pakistan’s Dangerous Path

Staff / Truthdig Jan 10, 2008 We've heard and read what many Western news sources have had to say about the assassination of Benazir Bhutto and the ensuing turmoil in Pakistan. Now, here's an eminent voice from within the country, veteran journalist Ayaz Amir, offering his take on his nation at a crucial crossroads. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )