Pakistan: how Khan crackdown imperils women in politics
Source: DW News
As Pakistan's government continues to crack down on supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, female supporters say the government is using the unrest to create a hostile environment for women in politics.
Khan's arrest in May on corruption charges sparked violent protests across Pakistan, with PTI members and Khan supporters accused of vandalizing military buildings, including Pakistan's army headquarters in the garrison city of Rawalpindi. Since then, authorities have been targeting PTI officials and supporters, promising to punish those responsible for the unrest.
Click here to read the full article published by DW News on 12 June 2023.
As Pakistan's government continues to crack down on supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, female supporters say the government is using the unrest to create a hostile environment for women in politics.
Khan's arrest in May on corruption charges sparked violent protests across Pakistan, with PTI members and Khan supporters accused of vandalizing military buildings, including Pakistan's army headquarters in the garrison city of Rawalpindi. Since then, authorities have been targeting PTI officials and supporters, promising to punish those responsible for the unrest.
Click here to read the full article published by DW News on 12 June 2023.