Peshawar [Pakistan], Hundreds of residents of the Khyber Bara area of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province staged a demonstration condemning the ongoing military operation in the region and expressed concern over its implications for tribal communities.
The Pashtun Tahafuz Movement () led the protest, with the participation of several local ethnic groups. The protesters demanded an end to the mercenary war and the "terrorist military policy in the Pashtun homeland."
Pakistan's top leaders recently approved the launch of a new military operation called "Azm-e-Istehkam," which means "Resolve for Stability."
The operation was announced after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif led a review of the country's "counterterrorism" operations. 'Azm-e-Istehkam' aims to quell a rise in violence in the region.
"A peace rally was held in Khyber district against the so-called operation, imposition of mercenary war on the Pashtun homeland and terrorist military policy. All ethnic groups of Khyber Bara district participated in this peace rally "Our resistance against violence and because peace will continue," he published in X.
Human Rights Coordinator Fayaz Afridi along with Shaur Afridi, Naqeeb Afridi, Wajid Afridi and hundreds of other activists participated in the bicycle peace rally.
The rally began at Qambarabad Shalobar, passed through Arjale Nde Chowk, Qambar Khel Chowk, Koh Bazar, Sepah, Akakhel, Kalinga and Bara Bazar, before concluding at Khyber Chowk.
Upon reaching Bara Khyber Chowk, the rally expanded into a larger demonstration, with participants chanting slogans against military operations, targeted killings and riots.
Muqib Afridi and other speakers denounced the military operation, calling it an "external agenda" designed to devastate tribal communities.
They affirmed the patriotism of the tribal people and advocated attacking traitors and terrorists hiding in other provinces. By emphasizing the military's role in safeguarding national borders rather than shooting its own citizens, they emphasized the need to prevent instability.
Afridi warned both the Pakistani army chief and the prime minister, stating that further conflict would be unsustainable for the tribes.
He urged leaders to avoid wars driven by foreign interests, questioning the effectiveness of past operations that resulted in the widespread destruction of homes, businesses and resources. Highlighting the glaring disparities, Afridi also pointed out how children of generals and rulers study abroad while local youths are given weapons and forced into conflict.
Afridi issued a stern warning that failure to rescind the decision on "commitment to stability" would provoke strong opposition from tribal communities and the Pakhtunkhwa region at large, potentially forcing the military to reconsider its stance.
The Pashtun Tahafuz Movement () led the protest, with the participation of several local ethnic groups. The protesters demanded an end to the mercenary war and the "terrorist military policy in the Pashtun homeland."
Pakistan's top leaders recently approved the launch of a new military operation called "Azm-e-Istehkam," which means "Resolve for Stability."
The operation was announced after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif led a review of the country's "counterterrorism" operations. 'Azm-e-Istehkam' aims to quell a rise in violence in the region.
"A peace rally was held in Khyber district against the so-called operation, imposition of mercenary war on the Pashtun homeland and terrorist military policy. All ethnic groups of Khyber Bara district participated in this peace rally "Our resistance against violence and because peace will continue," he published in X.
Human Rights Coordinator Fayaz Afridi along with Shaur Afridi, Naqeeb Afridi, Wajid Afridi and hundreds of other activists participated in the bicycle peace rally.
The rally began at Qambarabad Shalobar, passed through Arjale Nde Chowk, Qambar Khel Chowk, Koh Bazar, Sepah, Akakhel, Kalinga and Bara Bazar, before concluding at Khyber Chowk.
Upon reaching Bara Khyber Chowk, the rally expanded into a larger demonstration, with participants chanting slogans against military operations, targeted killings and riots.
Muqib Afridi and other speakers denounced the military operation, calling it an "external agenda" designed to devastate tribal communities.
They affirmed the patriotism of the tribal people and advocated attacking traitors and terrorists hiding in other provinces. By emphasizing the military's role in safeguarding national borders rather than shooting its own citizens, they emphasized the need to prevent instability.
Afridi warned both the Pakistani army chief and the prime minister, stating that further conflict would be unsustainable for the tribes.
He urged leaders to avoid wars driven by foreign interests, questioning the effectiveness of past operations that resulted in the widespread destruction of homes, businesses and resources. Highlighting the glaring disparities, Afridi also pointed out how children of generals and rulers study abroad while local youths are given weapons and forced into conflict.
Afridi issued a stern warning that failure to rescind the decision on "commitment to stability" would provoke strong opposition from tribal communities and the Pakhtunkhwa region at large, potentially forcing the military to reconsider its stance.
