Achakzai recalled the 1983 procession in Quetta, where PkMAP demanded the restoration of democracy, resulting in brutal crackdowns and casualties.
Achakzai warns against repeating Bhutto’s tragedy with Imran Khan. Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) Chairman Mahmood Khan Achakzai warned that Pakistan will face ongoing political instability and uncertainty if the military continues to interfere in politics.
Addressing a public meeting in Qilla Saifullah, Achakzai vowed to resist any attempts to undermine the Constitution. He drew parallels between the treatment of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Imran Khan, stressing that history should not repeat itself.
Achakzai recalled the 1983 procession in Quetta, where PkMAP demanded the restoration of democracy, resulting in brutal crackdowns and casualties.
In addition, he demanded the immediate release of Imran Khan and other political prisoners, warning of potential civil unrest if they remain detained.
The PkMAP chief expressed solidarity with the judiciary for upholding constitutional supremacy and reiterated his party’s commitment to democracy.
Achakzai criticized the government’s ban on the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement, labeling it unconstitutional. He also condemned Israel’s treatment of Palestinians, urging international intervention for a two-state solution.
Moreover, Achakzai questioned the legitimacy of the February 8 elections, describing them as grossly rigged, and asserted that the resulting government lacks constitutional and moral legitimacy.
Earlier, the Punjab government has imposed a ban on all types of meetings with prisoners in Adiala Jail, where Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan is imprisoned.
According to the sources, the former prime minister and other inmates in the facility will not be allowed to meet family members and legal representatives till October 18 due to security concerns.
Sources further revealed that the measure aims to ensure security protocols in the twin cities in light of the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Islamabad from October 15 to 16.
Around 12 foreign high-level delegations of heads of states including India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar will attend the meeting. To ensure security during the summit, the federal govt has deployed the Pakistan Army in Islamabad from October 5 to 17.
