PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Wednesday received a confidential report from the federal government regarding the ban on the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) and several of its leaders, including its chief Manzoor Ahmad Pashteen. Read More: CJP vows not to ‘let go’ those responsible for APS tragedy The additional attorney general, Sanaullah, submitted […]
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Twitterati react to Punjab govt’s Muharram ad featuring Manzoor Pashteen
Twitterati have started reacting to the Punjab government’s Muharram advertisement which allegedly depicts Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) leader Manzoor Pashteen as a symbol of sectarian violence. The ad, being aired on television with regard to Muharram, shows Pashteen while warning people to avoid sectarian violence. SHAMEFUL @PTIofficial and @GOPunjabPK for showing @manzoorpashteen in a Moharram […]
Who gave Manzoor Pashteen the mandate to represent Pashtuns?
What is Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM)? How PTM got established and which factors acted as a catalyst for PTM to attract a significant number of people? PTM rose from the inside; however, is it still indigenous? And last, but perhaps the most important, question is what are the tactical and strategic goals of PTM? There […]
‘PTM will soon propose names for the grand jirga’: Mohsin Dawar
LANDI KOTAL: Members of disgruntled Pashtun outfit and government committee announced to issue fresh notification stating the names of members of the grand jirga. Member of the government committee announced on Wednesday that a grand jirga will be held within two days as PTM’s talks with the government were ongoing. PTM’s representatives included Dr Syed […]
PTM announces public meeting at Lahore’s historic Mochi Gate on the 22nd
LAHORE: In a press release today, Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) leader Ali Wazir announced that the PTM would hold an open public meeting at Lahore’s iconic Mochi gate on the 22nd of April. In the press release, Ali Wazir states that the purpose of the meeting is to highlight the struggles of the Pashtun population, […]
Living in interesting times – Part 1
I tweet. I don’t write articles. But this is yet again another moment in Pakistan’s sad social political history where we have an opportunity to learn and fix ourselves. There really is no other sophisticated way to describe our malaise. Fix our mental state and thus actions. I am an optimist, I believe people […]
Manzoor Pashteen’s elevation proves Pashtuns are most democratic people in Pakistan
By elevating Manzoor Ahmad Pahsteen to the position of a leader, the Pashtuns have proved that they are the most democratic community in Pakistan. For they didn’t bring in consideration Manzoor’s social status or financial background. Instead, they gave importance to his character, uprightness and commitment to the cause of Pashtun uplift. This depicts the […]
Thousands attend PTM rally in Peshawar demanding constitutional rights for Pashtuns
PESHAWAR: Thousands of protesters joined the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) rally on Sunday on Ring Road, near Pishtakhara, Peshawar. Pashtuns from different parts of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) attended the gathering. One section of the ground was reserved for missing persons’ banners and photos. Dozens of mothers, sisters and wives […]
Questioning Manzoor Pashteen
I recently came across a television show clip where Pashtun Long March resistance leader, Manzoor Pashteen, was taken on call along with Jibran Nasir, the activist. Hosting the show were Pakistan Tehreek e Insaaf’s representative Fawad Chaudhary and PMLN’s Musadik Malik. What was laudable was that there was representation from all thoughts and narratives in […]