The Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) recently held a Pashtun Qaumi Jirga in Jamrud, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The event, permitted by federal and provincial authorities, faced criticism for poor organization and delays. Observers noted a lack of local support, suggesting a tepid community response. During the Jirga, PTM representatives raised concerns about missing persons and military operations. They claimed that 6,700 Pashtuns are missing and that 370,000 homes and mosques have been destroyed, along with 35,000 markets in South Waziristan. However, official sources indicate that the actual number of missing persons is much lower—2,271 across Pakistan and 1,322 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. PTM…
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In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, citizens have rallied together against extremism, expressing strong support for the recent ban on the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM). Many residents believe that action against PTM leader Manzoor Pashteen was long overdue, stating that individuals who foster disunity among Pakistan’s diverse communities should be banned. Citizens also highlighted that Pashteen appears to receive support from Afghanistan, citing the presence of Afghan flags at his rallies. They called on Afghanistan to refrain from creating instability within Pakistan, urging those who wish to raise the Afghan flag to relocate there instead. The public stressed the need for unity between…
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