World Peace Mission International Condemns Escalating Human Rights Violations and Civilian Distress in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
By Analytic Desk WPM International
Date: 12 October 2026
World Peace Mission International strongly condemns the reported restrictions on human rights democratic freedoms freedom of expression and peaceful assembly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following the imposition of emergency measures and Governor’s Rule on 11 October 2026.
Reports indicate large protests in Bara Peshawar Mardan and other cities while police dispersed a planned long march in Swabi. At least 59 political workers were reportedly arrested in Swabi but the total number of arrests across the province remains unknown.
Those reportedly arrested detained or placed under restrictions include Chief Minister Sohail Afridi PTI provincial president Junaid Akbar Provincial Assembly Speaker Babar Saleem Swati and former Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. The government describes Afridi’s status as protective custody.” Media personality Iqrar-ul-Hassan was reportedly taken from his home according to an account attributed to his wife Farah Iqrar. These reports require independent verification.
Issued by: World Peace Mission InternationalFor Peace Human Rights Justice and Democracy
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By Analytic Desk WPM International
Date: 12 October 2026
World Peace Mission International strongly condemns the reported restrictions on human rights, democratic freedoms, freedom of expression and peaceful assembly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following the imposition of emergency measures and Governor’s Rule on 11 October 2026.
Reports indicate large protests in Bara, Peshawar, Mardan and other cities, while police dispersed a planned long march in Swabi. At least 59 political workers were reportedly arrested in Swabi, but the total number of arrests across the province remains unknown.
Those reportedly arrested, detained or placed under restrictions include Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, PTI provincial president Junaid Akbar, Provincial Assembly Speaker Babar Saleem Swati, and former Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. The government describes Afridi’s status as “protective custody.” Media personality Iqrar-ul-Hassan was reportedly taken from his home, according to an account attributed to his wife, Farah Iqrar. These reports require independent verification.
Issued by: World Peace Mission International For Peace, Human Rights, Justice and Democracy
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