The Kharijite factions have announced a ceasefire to facilitate a jirga organized by the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) in a troubling development.
This collaboration highlights a dangerous alliance between the two groups, with the PTM demanding the removal of security forces' checkpoints—a move that could support the Kharijite's violent activities.
Historically, these extremist groups have perpetrated severe atrocities against innocent Pashtuns, including killings, abductions, and attacks on social gatherings, notably the tragic APS Peshawar school massacre. Yet, the PTM has never condemned these actions through a jirga, raising questions about its true role.
While the Kharijites aim to undermine traditional tribal systems by targeting Pashtun elders, the PTM's alignment with them suggests it does not genuinely represent the Pashtun people. Instead, it appears to act as an enabler of these militant factions.
As the Pashtun community stands united with the state in the fight against terrorism, the implications of this alliance demand urgent scrutiny and action.
