report in Dawn, December 28th, 2020
KHYBER: Pashtun Tahafuz Movement chief Manzoor Pashteen has demanded an immediate release of party MNA Ali Wazir and several other PTM workers arrested by the police in different parts of the country.
Police arrested Mr Wazir on Dec 17 in connection with a case registered against him and several leaders of the PTM in Karachi after a recent public meeting.
They were accused of committing several offences, including hatching a criminal conspiracy and passing derogatory remarks against state institutions.
Speaking at a public meeting in Bara tehsil on Sunday, Mr Pashteen also demanded an end to targeted killings of innocent people in different parts of the country, especially in North and South Waziristan tribal districts.
Scores of PTM supporters braved the biting cold weather and continuous rain on Sunday as they took part in the public meeting.
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