Pakistan, Oct. 23 -- Despite the initial ban, the National Pashtun Jirga organised by the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) was held in Khyber District, Pakistan, from October 11th to 13th, 2024. The government viewed the gathering as a threat to national peace and security. However, PTM Chairman Manzoor Pashteen said to continue with the Jirga in a video announcement. The authorities' attempt to disperse the organisers resulted in four fatalities and 11 wounded.

Human rights organisations, including Amnesty International and the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), condemned the ban and called for its reversal, recognising PTM as a peaceful grassroots movement advocating for human rights. Later, on October 10th, the federal governm...