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PTI Lawmaker Maulana Syed Naseem Ali Shah Arrested in Bannu Raid

October 20, 2026 • 3 weeks ago •

BANNU: Police arrested PTI MNA Maulana Syed Naseem Ali Shah during a raid on his seminary, Madressah Al-Markazul Islami, in the Ghoriwala area on Monday. The arrest is part of a broader crackdown on PTI activists in the district, raising concerns over political repression.

A video circulating on social media captured the moment police took Shah into custody, but no official explanation has been provided regarding the charges against him or his current location. The PTI has condemned the arrest, asserting that it represents a violation of constitutional rights and democratic principles.

In a statement from its Central Media Department in Islamabad, the party criticized the government, referring to it as the ‘Form 47 government,’ and accused it of undermining the rule of law and suppressing political dissent. They emphasized that the unlawful detention of an elected representative is an affront to the public mandate and a serious attack on democratic values.

As the political landscape in Pakistan continues to evolve, the PTI’s allegations of government overreach may lead to increased tensions between political factions. Observers are closely monitoring the situation for further developments, including potential legal actions or protests from PTI supporters.

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