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Pakistani security forces attack Pashtun Jirga, 3 killed
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
At least three people lost their lives, and many others were injured when Pakistani security forces raided a peaceful gathering of Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) event in Khyber district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on Wednesday.
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Pakistan: Pashtun National Jirga condemns police crackdown ahead of Oct 11
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Pashtun National Jirga organizing committee strongly condemns the police crackdown involving excessive force, tear gas shelling, and the burning of the encampment ahead of the Pashtun national gathering scheduled for October 11. Despite assurances from the Chief Minister of Khyber Pak
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Protesters demand action against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, call for pe
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
A large group of people in Pakistan's Mingora held a rally to protest against terrorism on Friday and expressed their opposition to military operations.
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Geneva: Pashtuns organise massive anti-pakistan protest, conference to hig
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) Europe held a significant protest and international conference titled "Pashtun Nation: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Pashtun Grand Jirga in Pakistan" on Monday, coinciding with the 57th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Swit
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'Military's response to terror incidents in Bannu leading to disconnect wi
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Growing cases of enforced disappearances, deteriorating situation in Bannu, , the Pakistani Taliban, police, and several socioeconomic factors have proved to give rise to a serious disconnect between local civil society and the military on how to deal with the terrorist threat, Tariq Parvez
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Tribals march for peace in Pak's North Waziristan
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The residents took to the streets on Sunday, marching through Mirali Bazaar. Participants carried white flags, large banners, and placards while chanting slogans advocating for peace
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Pakistan: Balochistan govt imposes 90-day entry ban on PTM leader Manzoor
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The notification issued by the Balochistan Home Department stated that the current ban on Pashteen will restrict his entry into Balochistan until November 20 this year.
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Pak: North Waziristan residents cut off gas pipeline as authorities fail t
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
On Friday, the members of the Jirga in Mir Ali, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, severed the gas pipeline that runs from North Waziristan to other parts of Pakistan as part of their protest
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Police conduct mass arrests in Bannu amid controversial crackdown
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The crackdown unfolded as the provincial apex committee prepared to convene on Thursday, ostensibly to address demands presented by a 40-member jirga. This development coincided with ongoing protests in Bannu, where demonstrators have been advocating for restored peace and decisive action ag
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Pakistan: Car of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's former minister set ablaze for viola
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The Atmanzai Jirga imposed the fine and ordered to set the car of Iqbal Wazir ablaze after finding him 'guilty' of violating the traditions of Jirga.
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Gilgit-Baltistan: Awami Action Committee to hold protest over surge in whe
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The Awami Action Committee organised a Gilgit grand Jirga over the wheat price hike and also announced protest sit-ins in all districts, including Gilgit, from January 2.
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Imran’s cypher drama made Pakistan laughing stock, says Biden adviser
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Talking to Saleem Safi in a Geo News programme “Jirga”, the US president’s adviser said that Imran Khan’s cypher drama made Pakistan a laughing stock in the world. He said that Pakistan is still a very important country for the US. It is not true that President Biden was ignoring Pakistan be
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