PTM

Pakistan’s recent decision to ban the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) under its anti-terrorism laws reflects the state's deeply entrenched strategy of using authoritarian measures to suppress dissent, particularly in ethnic minority regions.…

Manzoor Pashteen has become a symbol of democratic resistance in Pakistan: "It’s the military that creates hardliners." The young Pashteen and his supporters have challenged Pakistan’s powerful army through peaceful protests. But how far…