Pashtun protestors have ended their sit-in demonstration outside the National Press Club in Islamabad after receiving a written assurance from Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi that their demands would be met within one month. 

The protest was sparked by the death of a young shopkeeper in a gunfight with Karachi police last month. Thousands of Pashtuns, living in the tribal belt, rallied against the move, seeking justice and an end to the oppression against them.

The rally lasted for almost two weeks. The shopkeeper, Naqeebullah Mehsud, was accused of having links with terrorist groups but later, an investigation found no evidence against him.

This caused the massive protests which started from North Waziristan and continued through to Islamabad.

Protesters remained adamant and only wrapped up their demonstration after receiving Abbasi’s assurances. A five-point agreement was also signed between government and the protesters.

In this episode of Tawde Khabare host Zabi Sadat discusses the topic with the following guests: 

Obaidullah Barakzai, MP
Mahabullah Sharif, an international affairs analyst 
Aminullah Shareq, a political analyst 
Zarjan Shinwari, head of a tribal council on the Pakistan side of the Durand Line