"In the first decade of “the end of history” and the “new world order” the “only super power” in the world is yet again engaged in another major war of aggression. As the missiles and bombs of the imperialist assault devastate the already ruined and rugged landscape of this unfortunate country, its impact will go far beyond the borders of Afghanistan. The echelons of power and the regimes across Asia are trembling in their shoes. These already decaying states are being shaken to their foundations. Starting from the Pakistan dictatorship the rulers of the whole region terrified about the fate of their rule." Editorial of the Autumn issue of the Asian Marxist Review.
The Pakistan Trade Union Defence Campaign national organiser, Khalid Bhatti, reports on what
the situation is like for workers in Pakistan and the role of the PTUDC in fighting for workers'
and trade union rights.
Complete victory for the International Campaign! The authorities in Baluchistan have
released the arrested leaders and workers today. But the strike is still continuing.
The decision on the future of the strike will be made tomorrow, when it is expected that
the finance minister of Baluchistan will announce a package which spells acceptance of
the workers' demands. In short, this victory is a great step forward for PTUDC and for
the whole Pakistan Labour Movement.