Archive · 21 Sep 2026
PTI Alleges Gunpoint Abduction of KP Minister Near Peshawar
Pakistan’s PTI party says armed, masked men stopped a minister’s car in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The minister is named Fazal Shakoor Khan.
PTI says the men fired at the car’s tires near a toll plaza in Peshawar.
The party also says someone tried to abduct its leader Shakil Ahmad in Malakand.
These claims have not been independently confirmed in the report.
Angry PTI supporters blocked a road and burned tires in protest.
A provincial information minister described the events as an attack on law and voters’ choices.
PTI leaders want those responsible to be held accountable.
PTI alleged that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister Fazal Shakoor Khan was intercepted by armed, masked men near the Peshawar Motorway Toll Plaza.
The report said unidentified men allegedly blocked the highway and fired at the minister’s vehicle tires to force it to stop.
PTI also reported an alleged abduction attempt involving party leader and provincial lawmaker Shakil Ahmad in Malakand.
PTI workers blocked Malakand’s But Khailah Bypass, burned tires, and chanted slogans after the reported incident.
KP Information Minister Shafi Jan called the alleged actions an attack on the Constitution, law, and public mandate, while PTI leaders demanded accountability.
- Who
- PTI alleged that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister Fazal Shakoor Khan and PTI leader and provincial lawmaker Shakil Ahmad were targeted; KP Information Minister Shafi Jan also commented.
- What
- Armed men allegedly intercepted Fazal Shakoor Khan’s vehicle, while an alleged abduction attempt reportedly targeted Shakil Ahmad.
- When
- September 21, 2026, according to the report.
- Where
- Near the Peshawar Motorway Toll Plaza and in Malakand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
- Why
- PTI said the incidents were part of a state-sponsored crackdown and targeting of its elected leadership; the report provides no independent confirmation or opposing official account.
- Reported date
- September 21, 2026
- Main allegation
- PTI alleged that Fazal Shakoor Khan was abducted or targeted at gunpoint.
- Reported location
- Peshawar Motorway Toll Plaza, near Peshawar.
- Other reported target
- PTI leader and provincial lawmaker Shakil Ahmad in Malakand.
- Protest action
- Workers blocked But Khailah Bypass, burned tires, and chanted slogans.
- Provincial response
- KP Information Minister Shafi Jan called the alleged actions an attack on the Constitution, law, and public mandate.
- PTI demand
- The party demanded accountability and warned of wider protests.