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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.
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
Hindustan Times
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Awami National leader Maulana Khan Zeb shot dead in northwest Pakistan
Unknown gunmen Thursday shot and killed Awami National Party leader Maulana Khan Zeb and a policeman in northwestern Pakistan, police said. No group or individual immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.(Pixabay/Representative) Bajaur District Police Officer (DPO) Waqas Rafiq told the media that the shooters on motorcycles opened fire on the politician who was in his car campaigning for the July 13 peace parade in Shindai Mor in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Bajaur district. Khan Zeb was critically wounded in the attack and succumbed to his injuries during treatment at a hospital, police confirmed. One policeman was killed while three civilians were injured in the firing, police said. No group or individual immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. "This was a targeted killing carried out by unidentified shooters on motorcycles,' the officer said. Rafiq added that evidence had been collected from the crime scene. ANP President Senator Aimal Wali Khan condemned the killing. 'After consulting with Khan Zeb's elder brother, Sheikh Jahan Zada, a FIR for the killing will be registered against the state,' he said. ANP KPK President Mian Ifitkhar Hussain strongly condemned the incident and declared three days of mourning. 'This attack is not only an attack on the Awami National Party but also on the Pashtun consciousness and peace,' Hussain said. Similarly, the office of KPK Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur issued a statement condemning the incident. He vowed to bring the suspects to justice. 'Those involved in the incident will not be able to escape the grip of the law,' Gandapur said.
Business Recorder
10-07-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
ANP's Samar Bilour joins PML-N
ISLAMABAD: In a huge setback to Awami National Party (ANP), Samar Haroon Bilour ditched her longtime roots and officially jumped ship to Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Wednesday, ending her family's long association with the party founded by the late Bacha Khan. In a high-profile meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Samar praised the government's economic policies and the recent people-friendly budget, expressing full confidence in the prime minister's leadership. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
