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The Supreme Court decision is a victory of the rule of law

Awami Workers' Party — 2018-11-05T11:26:35Z

* Blasphemy laws must be reexamined

* Most courageous decision by top judges in favour of most exploited

* AWP welcomes decision of the Supreme Court

Election Manifesto 2018 – An Alternative is Possible!

Awami Workers' Party — 2018-07-02T13:17:54Z

There is a common perception in Pakistan that politics is only for the powerful, and that money, clout and deceit reflect “success” in politics. The Awami Workers Party, on the other hand, believes that a politics based on a progressive vision of society is not only possible but utterly necessary. In the upcoming elections we are taking our message to all parts of Pakistani society to convince the electorate that he existing political-economic system can be transformed through the power of the people.

- IV522 - July 2018 / Pakistan

Support the AWP's campaign for the 2018 General Election

Awami Workers' Party — 2018-06-21T14:11:04Z

As Pakistan heads toward a general election in July, cynicism about the mainstream political sphere is rife. Attempts by unelected institutions to subvert the democratic process are playing out in full public view, censorship and attacks on press freedom have escalated and personal attacks among political elites have replaced any pretense of reasoned debate about Pakistan's many economic, social and political crises – from rising inequality, to crippling national debt, to the 22 million children out of school, to the affordable housing crisis, to widespread malnutrition, to the imminent countrywide water shortage.

- IV521 - June 2018 / Pakistan

AWP for continuity of democratic process, across-the-board accountability & abolition of article 62, 63

Awami Workers' Party — 2017-07-30T08:30:10Z

Islamabad, 27th July 2017: The Supreme Court verdict on Panama-Leaks will deepen the political crisis rather than stemming the menace of corruption. The Awami Workers Party (AWP) expresses concern at the disqualification of an elected prime minister by invoking the controversial articles 62 and 63 inserted in the constitution during a military dictator as it will open a Pandora's box. It is, in fact, the conflict between the establishment and a section of the ruling class on control over resources and power. Corruption was just a ploy.

- News from around the world / Pakistan

New Lahore blast – Awami Workers Party condemns the ongoing attacks by the religious fanatics in different parts of Pakistan

Awami Workers' Party — 2017-02-27T11:55:23Z

This statement was issued by Farooq Tariq on behalf of the Awami Workers' Party on Thursday 23 February 2017.

- IV505 - February 2017 PDF / Pakistan

For the immediate and safe recovery of Salman Haide, disappeared poet and activist

Awami Workers' Party — 2017-01-14T14:56:37Z

The Awami Workers Party (AWP) Deputy-General Secretary Ismat Shahjahan expressed deep concern about the mysterious disappearance of renowned literary figure, university lecturer and progressive activist Salman Haider from the outskirts of Islamabad on the night of Friday January 6.

- News from around the world / Pakistan

Balochistan: We mourn Quetta deaths – On the deadly blast at Civil Hospital against lawyers

Awami Workers' Party — 2016-08-13T18:33:49Z

This statement was issued by the Awami Workers' Party on Monday 8th of August 2016.

- News from around the world / Pakistan

Fundamental rights under attack

Awami Workers' Party — 2016-07-05T16:33:36Z

The Awami Workers' Party (AWP) expresses deep concerns over recent news reports about the Interior Ministry's intentions to extend for another two-year period an amendment made to the Anti-Terrorism Act allowing preventive detention of up to three-months of those charged under the ATA,” AWP general secretary Farooq Tariq said.

- News from around the world / Pakistan

Protest the sentence of Baba Jan and the other activists

Awami Workers' Party — 2016-06-20T15:39:42Z

The decision of Gilgit Baltistan Supreme Appellate Court on June 9 to overturn Chief Court's acquittal of Baba Jan and 11 other Awami Workers Party activists is politically motivated. It does not meet the standards of impartiality and fairness. “If highlighting this shortcoming of the short order is tantamount to contempt of court, I am in contempt of court,” AWP Pakistan president Abid Hassan Minto said on June 16, speaking at a press conference held to announce a mass campaign for the immediate release of Baba Jan and other activists' and the cancellation of all politically motivated cases registered against them on trumped up charges of terrorism.

- IV497 - June 2016 / Pakistan

The Awami Workers Party prepares for its second All Women's Convention

Awami Workers' Party — 2016-01-18T12:49:40Z

Under the Awami Workers Party's policy on empowerment and status of women unveiled in March 2014, the party had committed to a 5-point communiqué that demanded the elimination of all social, economic and administrative structures that have led to gender-based exploitation. This document not only highlighted guiding principles for the party in terms of women's participation within the organisation, it was a reminder of the harsh political climate in which men and women must act as agents of radical change.

- IV492 - January 2016 / Women, Pakistan