Manzoor Ahmed leads massive rally in Kasur to demand that Bhutto calls a 24-hour general strike to overthrow dictatorship We have just received this report of a rally in Kasur led by Manzoor Ahmed, the Marxist MP in Pakistan. The police baton-charged the rally and attempted to arrest Manzoor but the demonstrators protected him and helped him get away. But hundreds of PPP and PTUDC activists were arrested. We will keep our readers updated as we get the news.
Pakistan - Comrade Jam Saqi’s House raided: He vows to carry on the struggle against the dictatorship for revolutionary socialism! Early on the morning of November 11, the house of comrade Jam Saqi was raided by police. Despite the repression carried out against him in the past, and currently, he has vowed to continue the struggle for socialism.
Pakistan: We want revolution on this land NOW! The comrades in Pakistan have been massively distributing the following leaflet in Rwalpindi, where Bhutto's protest was to be held.
Pakistan: IMT intervention in the Student Movement Comrades in Pakistan have been intervening in the student protests against Musharraf. This report provides details on some of the protests and arrests that have taken place.
No to Repression in Pakistan! Model resolution on Emergency Rule The Pakistan Trade Union Defence Campaign has issued a model resolution against the recent repression which can be used in the labour movement.
PTUDC members arrested in struggle against the imposition of emergency rule by Musharraf We have just received the news that Chaudhary Munir Ahmed, a member of the Pakistan Trade Union Defence Campaign and younger brother of Manzoor Ahmed, Member of Parliament and President of the PTUDC, has been arrested together with some labour activists and leaders involved in the PTUDC together with other lawyers. We need to raise as wide a campaign as possible in their defence.
Emergency in Pakistan - masses will answer by preparing Revolution There is much talk in the media about the various factors that have led General Musharaff to impose an Emergency in Pakistan. One very important factor that they all seem to conveniently ignore is the rising mood of trade union and working class militancy. This is taking place as the Pakistani economy plunges into the deepest crisis in its history. The scene is being prepared for an almighty workers' backlash.
The 18th Brumaire of Pervez Musharraf On Saturday November 3 President Pervez Musharraf declared virtual martial law, imposing a state of emergency throughout Pakistan, suspending the Constitution and replacing superior courts. This amounts to his second coup d’etat after he seized power in October 12, 1999. It is a desperate move that underlines the extremely unstable nature of the regime, which is losing support by the day.
Unilever Rahim Yar Khan: The attacks on workers intensify…The struggle strengthens Both permanent and temporary workers at Unilever in Pakistan have come under attack from the bosses, who would like to change their status to contract workers, thereby avoiding the payment of medical and other benefits. In defence of their jobs and livelihoods the workers have launched a struggle and called for union solidarity.
Hindustan Times interviews Lal Khan: ‘Social revolution only way out’ The Indian Hindustan Times published an interview with Lal Khan in its Sunday edition of 21st October. In this newspaper, which claims to be the largest in the world with a circulation of 35 million, Lal Khan openly defends the ideas of socialist revolution.
Pakistan: The oppressed awaken from their slumber – sabotage won’t stop them The multi-million reception for Benzir Bhutto last week, and the subsequent terrorist bomb attack, revealed more clearly in one day all the deep contradictions of Pakistani society than anything else could have. The hopes and aspirations of the masses have been aroused, and they want solutions to their problems. No matter what happens in the days, weeks, and months to come, revolutionary storms loom large on the horizon.
Three Million Receive Benazir Bhutto - the legacy of 1968-69 continues We have just received this report from the Pakistani Marxists who intervened massively in the welcoming rally to receive Benazir Bhutto. Their ideas connected with many people on the rally. Unfortunately all this was cut across by the suicide bombings. The comrades turned their attention to helping the wounded. On Monday we will be publishing a lengthier analysis.
Unilever Pakistan: Workers protest against threats and repression by management We often hear of the brutal conditions that workers have to suffer in underdeveloped countries. Here we have an example of a famous multinational, Unilever, which is making huge profits while paying starvation wages and using draconian measures when the workers dare to protest. Send messages of protest and let these workers know they are not alone.
Record attendance at recent Regional Conference of Kashmiri Marxists The influence and strength of the Marxists in Kashmir continues to grow apace. Testimony to this is the fact that around 800 attended the regional conference held last Sunday, September 9. This all bodes well for the future revolutionary events.
Resolutions Passed at South Punjab Labour Conference We publish the resolutions voted at the South Punjab Labour Conference we reported on yesterday.