PESHAWAR: The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has imposed a ban on government employees attending rallies or events organized by the outlawed Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM), local media reported on Wednesday.
According to media reports, the notification, circulated to all provincial departments, warned civil servants against any involvement with banned organizations. This includes financial, physical, or covert participation, with violators facing legal action.
Provincial information adviser Barrister Saif also reiterated the government’s resolve to upholding the Constitution and laws, saying that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will enforce all regulations against banned organizations.
The federal government has placed PTM leader Manzoor Pashteen and 44 others on the Fourth Schedule under Section 11EE of the Anti-Terrorism Act, further tightening restrictions on the group.
These individuals are alleged to have provided support to the PTM, which has been under scrutiny for its activities challenging the state.
The Fourth Schedule is a list of people suspected of terrorism or facilitating terrorism, and their inclusion restricts their movement and other activities, subjecting them to close monitoring by law enforcement agencies.
