Ikhtiyar Wali Khan Accuses PTI of Playing the Pashtun Card

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PML-N's Ikhtiyar Wali Khan accuses PTI of exploiting ethnic sentiments in KP.
He likened PTI to a "non-custom paid car that cannot go beyond Mardan."
Khan has called for a united front to counter what he calls PTI's divisive politics.

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Politician Ikhtiyar Wali Khan has strongly criticized Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), accusing the party of dangerously exploiting ethnic sentiments by "playing the Pashtun card" in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He alleged that PTI is using Pashtun youth for its own political interests and questioned the security situation in the province, suggesting PTI members can move freely while other parties face restrictions. Khan called on all political parties in the federal government to unite and stop the exploitation of the province.

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PML-N leader Ikhtiyar Wali Khan likened PTI to a "non-custom paid car that cannot go beyond Mardan," suggesting its influence is limited, and reiterated that the federal government has kept doors for dialogue open.

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In his latest remarks, Khan likened PTI to a "non-custom paid car that cannot go beyond Mardan," suggesting the party's influence is limited and illegitimate. He reiterated that the federal government, the army, and the state are concerned about the situation and have kept doors for dialogue open.