Ali Wazir, a prominent leader of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM), was arrested by Islamabad police on August 2, 2024, at PIMS Hospital in Islamabad. His arrest comes as part of a broader crackdown on key PTM members. The occupied-authority has issued arrest orders for three other PTM leaders: Zubair Shah Agha, a central committee member; Malik Majeed Kakar; and Noor Bacha, the provincial coordinator. These arrests are being pursued under the controversial Black Law.
Reportedly, Islamabad Secretariat Police forcibly took Ali Wazir from the hospital following orders from Paki establishment without any formal charges.
Ali Wazir is currently being held at the Secretariat Police Station. Although supporters have gathered outside the station, they have been denied entry, and police are denying Wazir’s presence at the facility. There are growing concerns over his whereabouts, as conflicting reports suggest he may be missing.
The recent arrests are seen as part of a broader effort to suppress dissent ahead of a planned Pashtun National Court event scheduled for October 11. The crackdown reflects fears among authorities regarding the growing influence of Baloch and Pashtun nationalist movements.