Since 2022, Pakistan has navigated a profound political and humanitarian crisis, marked by an intense state crackdown on political rivals, civil activists, and independent journalists. As critical voices are systematically driven off mainstream television and targeted in digital spaces, the thin line between the country’s democratic framework and a de facto “soft martial law” continues to blur, sparking critical international concern over the future of Pakistani civil liberties.
Pakistan in era of so-called hybrid regime structure over controlled by the establishment
June 29, 2026
(updated June 29, 2026)
Published by Nawaz Ali
