Pakistan amid protests and sovereignty sees unrest, raising critical questions on state power, dissent, and political narratives.
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Lockdowns and Protests: A Governance Crisis in Pakistan
The ongoing PTI protests and the government’s reliance on lockdowns reveal a deeper governance crisis in Pakistan, disrupting the economy, causing loss of life, and exacerbating political instability.
