Pakhtoo

بعضی بیغیرته او بی کاره خلک لګیا دی او دیو بل چا په شخصی ژوند کی مداخلی کوی.

د ديني علماوو له خاموشۍ او د حاکم جبر خلاف د فتواوو له نشتون ښکاري چې همدا اصلي اسلام دی؟ که نه دی، څه شي تاسې دومره ډار کړي یئ چې حق نه وایئ او په مسلمانو نجونو او مېرمنو روان ظلم باندې خاموش یئ. څه شي دې بې حیایۍ او بې غيرتۍ زغملو ته اړ کړي ياست چې سبا يوه مسلمانه،‌ افغانه مېرمن د ډاکټرې په نشتون کې ور سره مخ کېږي. د اريانا سعيد په يوه کنسرټ خو به مو جذبات له کابو وتلي‌ و او د نوروز په اړه خو به مو خولو ته لګام نه لګېده. تاسې دې د ياسين سورت ووهي، چې اسلام ته لوی خطر او له اسلام څخه د خلکو متنفره کولو کې ډېر رول امريکايي اشغال(!) و،‌ که حاکم بربريت؟ يا دا اصلي اسلام دی،‌ چې. دومره ناکامه نسخه ده چې نيمه ټولنه فلجوي او نيم وجود ته په سواد، کار، اقتصادي خپلواکۍ، سياسي شموليت او د ټولنې په مثمره برخه جوړېدو کې حق نه ورکوي. يا تاسې ګونګي شيطانان یئ چې د خدای د رسول په خبره د دې مضرې خاموشۍ له امله به په اخرت کې له ژبو ځوړند شئ او و به پوښتل شئ چې
ولې مو حق خبره نه کوله.

Najeeb Nangyal

The Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM), also known as the Pashtun Protection Movement, is a social movement that emerged in Pakistan to advocate for the rights of the Pashtun people, primarily in the northwest regions of Pakistan. It began gaining widespread attention around 2018, though its roots go deeper, driven by decades of grievances related to military operations, human rights violations, and the impacts of the war on terror.

Key Points about PTM:

1. Founding and Origins:
• PTM was founded by Manzoor Pashteen, a young activist from South Waziristan. The movement initially started as a response to the challenges faced by Pashtuns in Pakistan’s tribal areas, particularly those affected by military operations against militants.
• The movement gained momentum after the extrajudicial killing of Naqeebullah Mehsud, a young Pashtun man in Karachi, which sparked outrage among Pashtun communities and broader Pakistani society.
2. Demands and Goals:
PTM has a set of specific demands, which include:
• End to extrajudicial killings: The movement calls for justice for individuals who have been unlawfully killed, often in the context of counterterrorism operations.
• Clearing landmines: The tribal areas of Pakistan, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, are littered with landmines due to past conflicts. PTM has demanded their removal to ensure the safety of local populations.
• Accountability for enforced disappearances: Many Pashtun people have reportedly been taken by security forces without due process, often referred to as “missing persons.” PTM demands their recovery and transparency on their whereabouts.
• End to harassment and militarization: PTM has been critical of the heavy military presence in Pashtun-majority areas and the harassment of civilians in the name of security measures.
3. Peaceful Protests:
PTM is known for its peaceful protests and rallies. Despite operating in a challenging environment, the movement emphasizes non-violent resistance and legal activism to achieve its goals.
4. Government and Military Response:
• The Pakistani government and military have been critical of PTM, accusing it of promoting an anti-state narrative. There have been instances of PTM leaders and activists being arrested or facing legal challenges. The movement’s protests and speeches have sometimes been censored in Pakistani media.
• PTM, in response, has consistently denied any anti-state intentions, stating that they are merely advocating for human rights and the constitutional rights of Pashtuns.
5. National and International Support:
• PTM has garnered significant support, not just from Pashtuns, but also from civil society groups and human rights organizations within and outside Pakistan. They view PTM’s demands as legitimate concerns regarding state accountability and human rights.

Challenges and Criticism:

• The movement faces challenges, including government crackdowns and accusations of being funded or supported by foreign entities, claims which PTM has denied.
• Critics argue that PTM’s rhetoric could potentially inflame ethnic divisions within Pakistan, though PTM maintains that its agenda is focused on justice and equality.

Conclusion:

The Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) represents a significant grassroots movement advocating for the rights and dignity of Pashtuns in Pakistan. Its focus on peaceful activism and human rights has drawn both national attention and international concern, highlighting the complex dynamics of ethnicity, security, and governance in Pakistan’s northwest regions. Despite facing substantial opposition, PTM continues to play an important role in the country’s sociopolitical landscape.