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Express Tribune
7 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
PTA chairman reconciles with ANP president
Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Major General (retd) Hafeez-ur-Rehman, visited the Bacha Khan Markaz to mend ties with the Awami National Party (ANP) President, Aimal Wali Khan, following a recent dispute. The meeting ended on a positive note, with both leaders embracing and reconciling their differences. The two had a disagreement during a session of the National Assembly's Standing Committee. In a gesture of goodwill and in accordance with Pashtun traditions, the PTA chairman arrived at Bacha Khan Markaz accompanied by a Jirga. Aimal Wali Khan warmly received the delegation and accepted their apology. Speaking on the occasion, Rehman said the misunderstanding that occurred was unintentional and regrettable. "I had expressed my regret at the time and have come here again to clear the air. I hold Senator Aimal Wali Khan and his family in the highest esteem," he stated.
Express Tribune
23-03-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
TTP resettlement plea dismissed
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has dismissed a petition filed by ANP leader Aimal Wali Khan seeking formation of a high power fact finding committee and a judicial commission to explore the repercussions of the PTI government's policy to resettle TTP operatives in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P). In his petition, Senator Aimal had contended that he was aggrieved by the resettlement of the TTP members, a proscribed organization, after the exit of the international forces from Afghanistan in 2021. He claimed that the K-P in general and the leadership of his party in particular bore the brunt of terrorist activities carried out by the TTP and yet the PTI government in 2022 allowed resettlement of terrorists in the province as a "goodwill gesture". In its order, the court admitted that for the last few decades, the K-P has suffered a lot from the menace of terrorism. "Thousands of personnel of law enforcement agencies as well as the civilians embraced martyrdom in the war of terror, besides the loss of the economy in billions of dollars. Terrorism and terrorists badly damaged the reputation of this country [as well as] the people of this province. "Many renowned political leaders were targeted in the suicide attacks. It would not be out of context to mention that in the recent past, there was hardly a day that passed without a suicide blast." The court noted that the petitioner has requested formation of a high powered commission to unveil as to what were the reasons for the resettlement of the members of the proscribed group. "However, the available record suggests that he has not annexed any document that could be found violative of any of his fundamental rights guaranteed to him under the Constitution." The order said framing of various policies and strategies and then pursuing or enforcing them is the function of the government and no individual can claim as a matter of right his inclusion in the policymaking process. "No doubt, sometime government does consult private individuals [experts] on fiscal and administrative issues to seek their suggestions, but so far a move to start some peace process and talks with someone on any intricate and sensitive issue is concerned, suffice it to say that neither such process can be put into discussion with any individual or group of individuals nor he or the group can be taken into confidence or associated therewith." It said the Constitution is based on the basic principle of separation of powers, adding that there are mainly three pillars of state with separate powers. "Each [pillar] of the state has the power to act in its own sphere of activity. Legislature is to make laws. Executive is to make policies subject to law, implement them, and run the administration.
Express Tribune
14-03-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
K-P, Balochistan 'new battleground' in the US-China war
Awami National Party (ANP) Central President Aimal Wali Khan has said that preparations are being made for a new world war between China and America and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan is their battleground once again. We are once again warning the entire nation and state that the players have changed but another war is being planned to kill your and our children. He expressed concern over the ongoing tension in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan and said that in the past, when America and Russia were fighting, we had warned that this was not jihad, but chaos. Then our words were not taken seriously, but in return we were accused of being Russian agents. Today, not only our naive nation but the entire world is supporting our stance. Those religious leaders who were sending your children to jihad yesterday, are now calling it as chaos. Pointing to the recent incidents in Balochistan, he said that violence is not the solution to any problem, it only complicates the problems. Wali said that the real power of the people lies in politics, their weapon is to keep the flag of non-violence high. Mutual trust and negotiations are indispensable for a permanent solution to internal problems. The solution to separatist movements is only political. Seriousness should be shown, we feel sad for whoever is martyred, we can feel the pain of the people who are facing difficulties, he added. Demanding steps from the government for peace, Aimal Wali Khan said that peace must be prioritized at all times, which is the only way forward. The problems must be resolved immediately, otherwise the situation may worsen. Transparency should be brought in the policies and they should be discussed in the parliament and the people should be taken into confidence. A clear and effective strategy is needed regarding terrorism and separatist movements. He further said that there should be no place for terrorism in the country and there should be no ambiguity on it.
Express Tribune
07-03-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
ANP urges action on K-P, Balochistan unrest
Awami National Party (ANP) Central President Aimal Wali Khan has written a letter to President Asif Ali Zardari regarding the rapidly deteriorating law and order situation in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, describing it as the "genocide" of Pakhtuns and Baloch people. The letter expresses deep concern over the worsening security situation and rising incidents of terrorism in both provinces. It urges the President to convene a joint session of Parliament to develop a national consensus on countering terrorism. Aimal Wali stated in the letter that the people of K-P and Balochistan have endured terrorism for decades. He blamed the ongoing crisis on flawed state policies, arguing that these missteps have led to the current instability. "Terrorism and unrest continue to plague many districts of K-P, where the government's writ has almost completely vanished," he wrote. He further claimed that terrorist elements are openly operating, carrying out targeted attacks and large-scale violence with little response from the authorities. According to the letter, police, Levies personnel, and many civilians, including FC soldiers, have lost their lives in these attacks. Despite the worsening situation, the government and law enforcement agencies have failed to take effective measures to curb terrorism. "People in most districts of K-P are forced to live in fear and insecurity. The deteriorating situation has made daily life unbearable, deepening the public's sense of despair, uncertainty, and deprivation," the letter states. It warns that if the situation remains unchecked, Balochistan could soon face the same level of instability as K-P. For the past five decades, the people of K-P have borne the brunt of terrorism, receiving the bodies of their loved ones, losing their homes, lands, businesses, and jobs. Yet, their sacrifices remain unacknowledged, the letter laments.
