New Delhi, March 31 -- 'Peace,' Pashteen asserts, 'is the state where individuals can freely express their thoughts, work, and create without harming others.'

In the rugged terrain of the Pashtun belt straddling both sides of the Durand Line, a silent struggle unfolds, echoing the cries of a marginalized people deprived of their basic human rights. In the midst of this turmoil stands Manzoor Pashteen, the charismatic leader of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM), leading a social movement against formidable forces challenging the very fabric of Pashtun society.

Pashteen's words resonate with a sense of urgency, as he sheds light on the dire situation faced by Pashtuns in Pakistan. "Peace," he asserts, "is the state where individuals can ...