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Elitism, cultist autocratic populism and threats to democracy
Apparent absence of democracy is viewed from the jaundiced eyes of one or the other elite predispositions
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Taiwan's President Lai urges unity against China 'threat'
Lai attends summit of IPAC concerned about how democracies interact with Beijing
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Biden says departure aims to save democracy, unite nation
Trump labels Kamala Harris ‘radical left lunatic’ in first rally since reset presidential race
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UN Human Rights chief warns democracy at risk in Guatemala
Guatemala had in 2023 one of the most tense electoral processes in its recent history
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Calls to repeal defamation act grow
Rights activists concerned over receding civic spaces and democracy
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Not a new India
While India has become a member of the league of great nations, much remains to be done at home
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German court finds AfD pursues goals 'against democracy'
AfD faces increased scrutiny over racist remarks, espionage allegations, as it tops polls in eastern states
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Constitution's supremacy, democracy on trial next week
Outcome regarding reserved seats carries substantial implications for both the government and PTI/SIC
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Democracy the panacea for all ills: Gillani
Senate chairman urge political parties set aside difference for the sake of progress
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SC emphasizes fair nomination scrutiny
Top court says ROs have no right to determine ‘office hours’
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The fate of democracy in Pakistan
When political parties become fiefdoms the entire concept of democracy is undermined
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Thiefdom or democracy?
This vicious cycle is what characterises the seven-and-a-half-decade journeys of our society
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Disregarding the quest for a democratic order
The message is loud and clear: we need a cool-down period for healing and for putting the country back on the path
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How SC’s night vigil saved democracy
CJ Qazi Faez Isa pays homage to Justice Sardar Tariq Masood at farewell reference
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A stuttering democracy
Recent global democracy review downgrades us to an ‘autocracy’.
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Subcontinent’s lingering democratic deficit
The people of the subcontinent have not yet seen the curse of authoritarianism lifted
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Democratic triumph
In this historic moment, the public has reclaimed the ground that rightfully belongs to them
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Democracy Index
It is worrisome for the world’s fifth largest democracy that it could not even compete with Angola
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Pakistan downgraded to ‘authoritarian regime’
Study finds US remains a ‘flawed democracy’
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Pakistan vows it’ll ‘uphold democratic values’ in polls
FO response comes as OHCHR raises concern about ‘PTI leaders’ harassment’
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PM urges democracy within parties
Kakar urges political parties to improve performance to gain political space
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Has the bell for democracy already tolled in Pakistan?
Civilian governments in Pakistan have not been rising on shoulders of public power but borrowed power from military
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Political parties lack democracy within
People of Pakistan wait to see functioning parliament, judiciary untangled from political cases
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Voter surge makes Pakistan fifth largest democracy in world
Country witnesses substantial increase of 22.5 million voters including 12.5 million women
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Elections: consolidative, restorative or transformative?
It is satisfying enough that elections will be held resolving muddle that Pakistan has been in for last two years
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Elections can be a vehicle for change
Country created 76 years ago through historic democratic movement has been unable to fully assimilate democratic norms
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Democracy at the crossroads
In this year’s super-election cycle, half of the global population is expected to vote. But democracy is in retreat
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Pakistan, politics, perils and prospects
Quaid's disarming logic was that democracy is only system that empowers ‘all’ — minority as well as majority
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US supports ‘vibrant’ democracy in Pakistan
State Dept spokesperson says it is not for Washington to dictate Islamabad polls ‘specifics’
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‘No democracy thrives in feudal society’
Society in Pakistan is still divided on basis of tribalism and feudalism: Dean
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Local govts termed nurseries of democracy
Speakers at book launch underline need for grooming leaders from grassroots
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Is democracy responsible for Pakistan’s turmoil
Pakistan encountered formidable challenges in establishment of fully functional democratic political institutions
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Modern democracy or one from the flea market?
All isms have been but ideas, and mankind has been searching for the best ways to live and rule themselves
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Geo-economics of democracy
It calls for consensus and majority decision-making, equal rights and opportunities, and a welfare state
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Despite Trump ire, prosecuting ex-leaders is common in democracies
France, Israel, Italy, South Korea, Romania and Croatia are among countries that have convicted a former top leader
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Pakistan's absence from summit does not affect willingness to work together: US
Spokesperson says Pakistan is 'a sovereign state' and 'can make decisions for itself'
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World leaders urged to stop ‘political genocide’ in Pakistan
Qaiser pens letters to EU, US, UK, global human rights bodies to take notice govt actions
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Conciliation rather than confrontation
Democracy deteriorates in the absence of mutual tolerance among political constituencies and parties
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Democracy and economic insecurity
Economic insecurity is the major reason for the transition from a democracy into authoritarianism
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‘Student union revival to strengthen democratic process’
Speakers express concern over low turnout of youth for voting
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'Democracy to become unrepresentative sans youth vote'
Youth’s electoral participations ‘abysmally low’ as compared to other democracies
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Political assassinations: have we learnt any lessons?
Attacks have continued in country and scarred consciousness of nation
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Quality of democracy in Pakistan
A country may have an elected political system but it may lack democratic institutionalisation
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Turning point in Pakistan’s democracy
In democracy, business and marriage, it is important to have someone to settle for
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US backs 'democratic' order in Pakistan
We support the peaceful upholding of democratic, constitutional and legal principles, says State Department spokesman
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Western liberalism vs exceptionalism on China
In the US and European countries, democracy is the most popular political staple
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No need to manufacture consent
Chomsky argues that the genuine need to ‘manufacture consent’ or shape public opinion is in democratic countries
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Sherry asks 'highest emitters' to do more to combat climate change
Climate change minister says democracy cannot be reduced to one linear experience or model in history
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Democracy and identity politics
Without the recognition of dignity, democracy cannot simply work
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As US promotes democracy, China touts its own version
‘Whole-process people's democracy’ is not the kind that wakes up at the time of voting, says Chinese official