Sammy Mehsud

The leader of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM), Manzoor Pashteen, has stated in his recent video message that PTM will hold a protest outside the World Bank headquarters in Washington against the programme to stop selling Pashtunkhwa’s natural resources. PTM will also submit a formal complaint to the World Bank, stating that the people of Pakhtunkhwa do not want to sell their resources and Pakistan has carried out this process through force and oppression. He urged all Pashtuns to raise their voices and contribute to the cause to the best of their ability. He said: “We have obtained the email addresses of these companies and corporations, as well as the contact details of their executives. We will send them letters of protest, explaining that this process is being carried out through force and oppression, and urging them not to proceed with these contracts.” He further stated that, under the pretext of counterterrorism operations, people's lives in Pashtun regions have been severely affected. Enforced disappearances and unlawful detentions continue, while the demands and voices of the local population remain unheard.