Left-leaning political parties form alliance.

ISLAMABAD -- The left leaning political parties here on Monday announced the formation of a democratic, secular and anti-imperialist alliance to represent the under privileged and oppressed segments of the society.

The decision was made at the All Parties People's Conference organised by the Awami Workers Party (AWP) and the new name of the alliance is 'United Democratic Front'.

The front seeks to challenge imperialism, feudal and other forms of land grabs, the militarisation of state and society, religious majoritarianism and patriarchy.

Speaking on the occasion, AWP leaders Yusuf Masti Khan, Bakhshal Thalho, Farzana Bari, Akhtar Hussain and Aasim Sajjad said that Pakistan's prevailing structure of power is dominated by the establishment, feudal and capitalist mafias, who all were aligned with the policies of the IMF as well as other external powers.

The speakers highlighted that majority of Pakistan's population comprised workers, peasants...