Parties withdraw support from Waziristan peace body.

• Published date: 17 April 2024

SOUTH WAZIRISTAN -- All the major political parties have withdrawn support from the Waziristan Olasi Pasoon movement, saying that the platform was being used by some elements for their vested interests.

Leaders of Awami National Party, Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party, Pakistan Peoples Party, Jamaat-i-Islami, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf, National Democratic Movement and Pakhtunkhwa National Awami Party made the decision during a meeting in Wana on Tuesday.

The parties were represented by Ayaz Wazir, Ashfaq Wazir, Imran Mukhlis, Asghar Wazir, Nadeem Amir, Khayal Mohammad, Ziaul Haq, Hamayun, Haroon and Ajmal Khan Advocate.

The participants adopted a resolution, claiming that Waziristan Olasi Pasoon was formed when the area was in the grip of militancy and to help restore peace in the...