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Ziarat, June 10, 2025 —Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PMAP) Chairman and MNA Mahmood Khan Achakzai addressed a public gathering in Ziarat during Eid, calling for the restoration of constitutional rule, equality among all ethnic groups, and an end to political victimization.
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Speaking at the football ground in Ziarat, Achakzai stated that his party stands for justice, human dignity, and legal rights—not hatred or division. He criticized the powerful elite for attempting to control national resources, vowing to continue defending the constitutional and historic rights of the Pashtun people.
He warned that meaningful democracy and national development are impossible without adherence to constitutional principles, especially in a diverse and multi-ethnic country like Pakistan.
On regional matters, he reaffirmed support for Afghanistan’s sovereignty and welcomed diplomatic efforts by China in the region. Achakzai also expressed solidarity with the Baloch people, stating that if mutual respect prevails, Pashtuns will stand by them—but if marginalized, his party reserves the right to seek its own provincial status.
He sharply criticized the forced repatriation of Afghan refugees, particularly those legally residing in Pakistan or born here, demanding that such individuals be granted citizenship rights.
Achakzai called for the immediate release of Imran Khan and other political detainees, urging the PTI to halt parliamentary participation until this demand is met. He proposed weekly nationwide protests after Friday prayers to advocate for constitutional supremacy and democratic freedoms.
Highlighting economic injustices, he questioned the lack of transparency in the distribution of foreign loans and condemned the closure of border trade as a direct assault on livelihoods in tribal and border regions.
He concluded by calling the current administration illegitimate and accused it of coming to power through manipulation, adding that the rising poverty rate—now impacting 45% of the population—exposes the failure behind official claims of economic recovery.
