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Coverage of hard state in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 3 · 03:01 UTCMost recent: Aug 3 · 03:37 UTC
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Pakistani stateorganization1Chinaplace1authoritarianismtopic1individual libertytopic1post-colonial statestopic1Punjab Governmentorganization1Restriction of Habitual Offenders (Punjab) Act, 1918topic1Punjab Control of Goondas Ordinance, 1959topic1anti-social behaviortopic1Section 6topic1Section 9topic1administrative tribunalstopic1
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  • POLITICSAug 3 · 03:37 UTCDAWN
    A hard state?

    The article discusses the Pakistani state's push to become a 'hard state' by prioritizing state authority over individual rights, including regulating protests and speech through legal measures. It critiques this approach as part of a historical pattern of authoritarianism in Pakistan, questioning the justification for limiting liberties beyond territorial protection.

  • CRIMEJul 3 · 03:01 UTCDAWN
    The hard state

    The Punjab government has proposed a bill to replace outdated laws against habitual offenders, introducing controversial clauses defining anti-social behavior through digital platforms. Critics argue the law reflects a 'hard state' approach, potentially bypassing judicial due process and enabling punitive administrative tribunals.