In a bold act of defiance, Pashtun Frontier Corps (FC) officials stationed in Bannu have resigned, rejecting their roles as enforcers of the Paki establishment’s oppressive policies. The resignations follow widespread protests across the Pashtun belt, where citizens have taken to the streets demanding peace, dignity, and justice. This rising wave of resistance reflects growing frustration with the Pak Army’s long-standing exploitation of the region for Punjabi Pakistan’s games.
The officials’ decision comes amidst a broader trend of resignations from police ranks, as security personnel refuse to partake in the “dollar wars” — proxy conflicts funded by foreign aid, which have turned the Pashtun homeland into a battlefield for Pakistan’s military ambitions. The Pashtun belt, long treated as a pawn by Islamabad, has faced years of military operations, arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances, and airstrikes, under the guise of counterterrorism.
These resignations as a significant turning point, with growing fears within Islamabad that more Pashtun occupied-government employees may abandon their posts and join the struggle for peace and self-determination. “The day is not far when Pashtuns will leave government jobs en masse and stand shoulder to shoulder with their people,” said PTM Chief Manzoor Pashteen, adding that this movement could further fracture Pakistan’s already unstable control over its restive regions.
The Pakistan Army, notorious for its colonial-style governance, has used brutal tactics to suppress Pashtuns in their homeland, including silencing peaceful activists from the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM). Yet, the resistance only grows stronger. The protesters have vowed to reject military oppression and continue their struggle for peace, dignity, and a future free from war.
Salutations are pouring in for the officials and protesters who have refused to enforce the occupied-state’s oppressive policies. Their courage underscores a deepening solidarity among Pashtuns.