Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party
Coverage of Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party in the Nexus archive.
- ECP refuses to recognise Achakzai as PkMAP chief over failure to hold intra-party polls
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) refused to recognise Mehmood Khan Achakzai as chairman of Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) due to the party's failure to hold mandatory intra-party elections. The ECP questioned Achakzai's leadership and controversial constitutional amendments, citing missed deadlines despite granted extensions.
- Achakzai calls for Jirga on Balochistan security crisis
Mahmood Khan Achakzai has convened a three-day jirga in Quetta to address the worsening security situation in Balochistan, including attacks on highways, trade disruptions, and killings. The jirga will involve political leaders, tribal elders, and stakeholders to draft recommendations for improving security.
- Kashmir parliamentary committee chairman requests meeting with Achakzai to discuss AJK situation
The chairman of Pakistan's Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir requested a meeting with opposition leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai to discuss the political situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), focusing on disputes over the 12 refugee seats in its Legislative Assembly. The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) opposes these seats, leading to tensions with regional authorities ahead of July 27 elections.
- BHC suspends FIR filed against Achakzai
The Balochistan High Court suspended a first information report (FIR) filed against Mehmood Khan Achakzai, the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly and Chairman of the Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party. The FIR, registered in Qila Abdullah district, accuses him of spreading hatred against a state institution and criticizing the government during a public gathering. The court admitted Achakzai's constitutional petition and issued notices to the provincial government for the next hearing, suspending further action on the FIR until further proceedings.