ISLAMABAD: The government banned the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement of Manzoor Pashteen on Sunday.
A notification issued by the Ministry of Interior said that the PTM was involved in certain activities which were prejudicial to the peace and security of the country.
“Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 11B of the Anti-Terrorism Act 1997, the federal government is pleased to the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement in the First Schedule as a proscribed organization for the purposes of the said Act.” said the notification dated October 6, 2024.