Democracy Under Pressure in Pakistan: Generation Z, Power and the Pursuit of Accountability

A seminar on Pakistan's democratic challenges and the potential of Generation Z to influence change, set against growing youth activism across South Asia. The speaker is Fayyaz Yaseen, founder and Executive Director of Accountability Lab Pakistan, which he established in 2015 to promote citizen participation, public accountability and more responsive institutions. Drawing on his experience leading the organisation, he reflects on its evolution and achievements, and on the possibilities and limitations of citizen action in strengthening democratic governance. He also discusses working in a restricted civic environment, the changing aspirations of young Pakistanis, and what political uncertainty and declining international aid mean for grassroots democratic action.