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Parties and rifts
February 8, 2021
Controlling political parties, subjugating them and encouraging them to disintegrate in the name of the national interest as well as external pressure, political engineering, greed and use of various manoeuvres are the bitter realities of our political history that can neither be denied nor any sign seen for reformation of this tainted political culture.
It can be said without any doubt that democracy, democratic attitudes and especially political parties have a fundamental role to play in the formation of an organized and balanced society in modern times. It is on record that the real motivation behind the tireless struggle of the All India Muslim League and the successful politics of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in this regard was driven by peaceful political and democratic thinking which led to the creation of Pakistan in the middle of the 20th century. In any case, the real impetus behind the overall progress that modern societies have
December 13, 2020
The PDM is poised to finish the first phase of their movement with the Lahore rally. The PTI government’s anxiety is palpable. Quite a lot is at stake…
Maryam is back in Lahore and at the centre stage.
Pakistan Democratic Movement, an alliance of 11 opposition parties and the PTI-led government appear to be playing political snooker. Pressers, statements, tweets by Prime Minister Imran Khan and his band clearly show nervousness whereas the opposition’s tough posture speaks of the PDM’s confidence. They are battling everywhere: in the streets, on media, and on social media in particular with some extremely nasty trends. It seems that the PDM is cornering the PTI.