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Business Recorder
2 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
ANP opposes any military operation in KP
PESHAWAR: Awami National Party (ANP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa President Mian Iftikhar Hussain strongly opposed any military operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa which can harm peaceful People instead of anti-state elements. Mian Iftikhar in a statement here on Sunday expressed deep concern over the prevailing security situation in the province, stating that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was filled with militants. He said that militants were present in every district and city of the province, with Buner being declared a 'province' by militant groups. He questioned the effectiveness of military operations, stating that if 21 previous operations had not brought peace, it was unclear how a 22nd operation would succeed. He criticized the federal government's failure to implement the National Action Plan, which was designed to tackle militancy and restore peace. He emphasized the need for targeted operations against the militants, who had made lives of people rather than targeting innocent civilians. He also rejected any peace negotiations that prioritize the safety of militants over civilians. He said that the security situation was going from bad to worse but both the federal and provincial governments were least bothered to take immediate steps for restoration of peace. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
ANP sounds alarm over autonomy threat
The Awami National Party (ANP) has announced the convening of a National Jirga in Peshawar on July 26 to address the deteriorating law and order situation, rising incidents of terrorism and target killings, and the party's opposition to the proposed 26th Constitutional Amendment. Speaking at a press conference at Bacha Khan Markaz following a meeting of the party's provincial cabinet, ANP Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa President Mian Iftikhar Hussain said that elders from all walks of life, particularly those from the merged tribal districts, would be invited to the Jirga. He warned that the delay in the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, attempts to seize control of natural resources, and efforts to roll back the 18th and 25th Constitutional Amendments are all part of a larger conspiracy to undermine provincial autonomy. "This land belongs to our forefathers, and as citizens of this country, we have every right to demand control over our resourceseven if some don't like it," said Mian Iftikhar. He added that new laws aimed at controlling mineral wealth, revival of the tribal Jirga system, and attacks on the 18th Amendment are deliberate efforts to push the tribal areas back into underdevelopment. Calling for justice, he demanded the formation of a judicial commission headed by a Supreme Court judge to investigate the assassination of Maulana Khanzeb, with representation from the martyr's family in the commission. "No one has been arrested so far. If facts are withheld or manipulated, the ANP will expose the truth to the public," he warned. Mian Iftikhar said the National Jirga would formulate a strategy on how to effectively raise these issues at the national level. He stressed that ANP's struggle is not personal, but a fight for peace, ideology, and sovereignty. "We have sacrificed over 1,200 lives. Our workers were targeted, and still, we remained silent. But now, we will not stay silent anymore," he asserted. Calling for political unity, he said it is time for all parties to come togethernot for votes or power, but for the future of coming generations.
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Express Tribune
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
ANP to convene 'Pakhtun Jirga', APC
The Awami National Party (ANP) has announced it will convene a Pakhtun Jirga in Peshawar and an All Parties Conference (APC) in Islamabad over the deteriorating law and order situation in the province, target killings, minerals bill, provincial rights and the possible abolition of the 18th Amendment. ANP President Aimal Wali Khan held the state responsible for the murder of senior party leader Maulana Khan Zeb in Bajaur. He said he will write a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to investigate the murder. A think-tank meeting of ANP was chaired by Aimal Wali Khan on Tuesday. The meeting discussed the law and order situation. After the meeting, The ANP chief addressed a press conference along with former chief minister Haider Hoti, Haji Ghulam Ahmad Bilour and other members of the think-tank. They said ANP's central secretary for Ulema Affairs Maulana Khan Zeb was killed in a tragic incident in Bajaur. The incident occurred at a place, which is considered as the stronghold of state institutions. Surprisingly, not only did the killers disappear immediately after the incident, all the CCTV cameras installed at the location also vanished. The people of Bajaur believe that state actors are involved in the murder, the ANP leaders noted. They demanded that a powerful judicial commission headed by the Chief Justice of Pakistan be formed if the state truly has no role in the recent killing. They also insisted to include a member of Maulana Khanzeb's family in the proposed commission to ensure transparency and justice for the family. The ANP leaders said their workers are being killed, but the culprits are not being traced. Neither Taliban nor ISIS has claimed responsibility for Maulana Khanzeb's murder, they added, asking if both the entities are denying their role, who is the killer then? They demanded that the name and face of the person involved in the murder be brought to light. They indicated to approach international forums if justice is not provided within the country. They announced that ANP will convene a Pakhtun Jirga in Peshawar and an All Parties Conference (APC) in Islamabad, with dates to be revealed soon. "It is a delusion of those who think they can force us to retreat from the 18th or 25th Constitutional Amendments through intimidation, terrorism and killing," said the ANP leaders. They added that the entire nation knows who is behind terrorism from Waziristan to Bajaur and what their objectives are. They warned of street agitation if a judicial commission is not formed to investigate the murder. "We won't budge up a little even if we are thrown out of parliament or deleted from Form 45 and Form 47," the ANP leaders vowed. The ANP has proven through its opposition to the Mines and Minerals Bill that no law can be passed without its consent, they highlighted. They also pointed out that ANP leaders are being tempted to join other parties with promises of greener pastures.
Business Recorder
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
ANP activist, policeman shot dead in Bajaur
PESHAWAR: An Awami National Party (ANP) affiliated politician Maulana Khan Zeb and a policeman were shot dead on Thursday by unidentified suspects in the tribal district Bajaur. District Police Officer (DPO) Bajaur Waqas Rafiq has said that the politician was shot dead in Shindai Mor while campaigning for the July 13 Peace March, adding that a policeman was also killed in the attack. 'Three other people were injured in the shooting,' DPO Rafiq said. 'This was a targeted killing carried out by unidentified shooters on motorcycles.' DPO Rafiq added that evidence had been collected from the crime scene. Khan Zeb was a member of the ANP's central cabinet and held the office of secretary of ulema affairs, according to the party website. ANP President Senator Aimal Wali Khan issued a statement condemning the killing, stating that the party would file a first information report against the state. 'State institutions are complicit in this incident because they have maintained criminal silence,' the ANP chief was quoted as saying. 'After consulting with Khan Zeb's elder brother, Sheikh Jahanzada, a FIR for the killing will be registered against the state.' Meanwhile, ANP KP President Mian Ifitkhar Hussain strongly condemned the incident and declared three days of mourning over his death. 'This attack is not only an attack on the Awami National Party but also on the Pashtun consciousness and peace,' Hussain was quoted as saying. According to the statement, Hussain announced that the ANP's KP chapter would observe three days of mourning, suspend all activities, and hoist black flags alongside party flags. The statement added that Hussain was leaving for Bajaur and urged the party to maintain 'morale, unity, and organisational discipline'. Similarly, the office of KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur issued a statement condemning the incident and vowed to bring the suspects to justice. The CM condemned the shooting and ordered the relevant authorities to investigate the incident and promptly arrest the shooters. 'Those involved in the incident will not be able to escape the grip of the law,' Gandapur was quoted as saying. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Arab News
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Awami National Party leader killed as militant violence escalates in northwest Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Two people, including a senior leader of the Awami National Party (ANP), were shot dead by unidentified assailants in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province on Thursday, the chief minister's office said. Maulana Zeb Khan, a leader of the Awami National Party (ANP), was shot dead along with another person in KP's Bajaur tribal district by unknown persons, the chief minister's office said. English language newspaper Dawn quoted police as saying that the politician was shot dead in Bajaur's Shindai Mor while campaigning for a peace parade scheduled for July 13 when he was attacked. ANP spokesperson Ihsan Ullah paid tribute to Khan, saying he frequently spoke out against militants and was a key member of the party, serving as its central secretary of ulema affairs. 'Two people, including Maulana Khan Zeb, were killed in Bajaur in a firing incident by unidentified assailants,' KP Chief Minister's Office said in a statement, adding that Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur condemned the incident. The KP chief minister directed authorities to prepare a report on the incident and ordered immediate action against those responsible for Khan's killing. The incident takes place amid an alarming surge in militant attacks, especially in KP's tribal districts such as Bajaur, in recent years. Despite past military operations, recent attacks on security forces, clerics and politicians highlight growing instability in the area. No group has so far claimed responsibility for the incident. However, suspicion is likely to fall on the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) outfit that has launched some of the deadliest attacks targeting law enforcers, politicians and civilians since 2007. Pakistan says Afghanistan-based militant groups launch attacks inside Pakistani territory, a claim Kabul has strongly denied. Islamabad also blames New Delhi for funding and arming these militant groups, which India also denies.
