Afrasiab Khattak
Afrasiab Khattak is a prominent Pakistani politician and former senator known for his advocacy of human rights and democratic governance. A member of the Awami National Party (ANP), he has been a vocal critic of military interventions in politics and has worked tirelessly for the rights of marginalized communities, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. His recent involvement in an open letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlights his commitment to addressing issues of enforced disappearances and the need for political dialogue in Balochistan.
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Former senator Afrasiab Khattak termed the police crackdown 'shameful'.
Islamabad police say students ‘shifted’ amid outcry over operation to vacate QAU hostels - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2025-07-29
Former senator Afrasiab Khattak condemned the police’s blocking the route to the press club.
BYC protesters in Islamabad fear police crackdown on sit-in - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-19
Afrasiab Khattak criticized the nomination of Trump as misguided.
'Iran can never get nukes': US secretary of state Marco Rubio talks tough with PM Shehbaz Sharif; Pakistan criticised strikes on Tehran's nuclear sites
India· 2025-06-27
Former senator Afrasiab Khattak criticized the nomination of Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize as embarrassing.
Fazl, others urge govt to review decision to nominate Trump for Nobel peace prize - PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-22
Afrasiab Khattak condemned the incident along with other politicians.
Child killed, 5 injured after suspected drone hits KP’s South Waziristan: police - PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-20
Afrasiab Khattak questioned the encirclement of peaceful Baloch marchers by security forces.
BNP-M demonstrators face tear gas, shelling amid sit-in near Quetta - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-06
Afrasiab Khattak is a former senator and a signatory of the letter urging the release of detained activists.
Civil society pens open letter to PM Shehbaz seeking release of Mahrang, Sammi, other BYC leaders - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-29
Afrasiab Khattak is a former senator and a signatory of the letter urging the release of BYC leaders.
Civil society pens open letter to PM seeking release of Mahrang, Sammi, other BYC leaders - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-29