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Protests vs stability

Over the past decade, the PTI, under Imran Khan’s leadership, has consistently resorted to street protests as a core strategy for political mobilisation. These protests have underscored the party’s grassroots…

When protests go too far

The recent brutal crackdown on protesters in Islamabad has not only brought the streets of the capital to a standstill but also ignited a larger conversation about the very nature…

Protests, containers, repeat

Islamabad, once a symbol of order and governance, has now turned into a city of perpetual chaos every weekend. For most people around the world, weekends mean family time, self-care,…

The psychology of protests

Whether in a bustling square or a quiet corner, protests reflect the ongoing struggle between people and power. Beneath those banners, chants and raised fists lies a deeper psychological drama.…

German far right seeks to exploit farmer protests

Brandishing suspect flags and even posters calling for opponents to be sent to the gallows, the conspicuous presence of far-right protesters at week-long tractor blockades by farmers have sparked fears…

Power bills and public anger

The usual jargon was issued by the Prime Minister’s Office on 27, Sunday, after an inconclusive emergent meeting was called in the aftermath of violent street protests in several cities…

Public sentiment taken for granted

The public sentiment has mostly been taken for granted by the governments and the parliamentarians as a class with no voice and the one which would sustain hardships inflicted by…