Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Pakistani Army Accused of Bombing Mosque, PTM Calls for International Attention
A group called PTM says the Pakistani army bombed a mosque while people were praying, hurting two civilians.
PTM thinks this is part of a bigger problem where their region is treated unfairly.
They're telling people in other countries, like the US and the UN, about what they believe is happening to get help and justice.
Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) accused Pakistani Army of bombing a mosque in Zalae Banoon village during Asr prayers.
Two Pashtun civilians were reportedly injured in the alleged mosque bombing.
PTM condemned the incident as an assault on religious sanctity and human dignity, labeling it a pattern of state oppression in Pashtun regions.
PTM-US announced plans to submit the San Antonio Jirga Declaration to the US Congress, UN, and international human rights organizations to highlight alleged abuses against Pashtuns.
PTM voices growing concerns over systemic violence, arbitrary arrests, and militarized policies in Pashtun-majority areas, calling for international attention and justice.
- Who
- Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) and Pashtun civilians, allegedly targeted by the Pakistani Army.
- What
- A mosque was allegedly bombed by the Pakistani army during prayers, injuring civilians, according to PTM. PTM is also undertaking diplomatic initiatives.
- When
- During Asr prayers (specific date not provided).
- Where
- Zalae Banoon village, Tehsil Domel Sparkah, North Waziristan.
- Why
- PTM alleges the bombing is part of decades-long Pakistani state oppression and systemic violence against Pashtun communities. The diplomatic initiatives aim to highlight ongoing abuses.
Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) Accusations
Pakistani Army (Implied Non-Response)
Mosque Bombing
Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) Accusations
The Pakistani army allegedly bombed a mosque in Zalae Banoon village during Asr prayers, injuring two Pashtun civilians. PTM condemns it as an assault on religious sanctity and human dignity, part of decades-long state oppression where Pashtun regions are a 'testing ground for war'.
Pakistani Army (Implied Non-Response)
No official statement from the Pakistani army regarding the specific mosque bombing is provided in the articles.
Pattern of Violence
Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) Accusations
PTM claims the attack reflects systemic violence against Pashtun communities, with places of worship, homes, and villages unsafe due to ongoing militarization, leaving residents in fear and isolation.
Pakistani Army (Implied Non-Response)
The articles do not include any statements or justifications from the Pakistani Army regarding these broader claims of systemic violence.
Diplomatic Initiatives
Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) Accusations
PTM-US is submitting the San Antonio, Texas, Jirga Declaration to the US Congress, UN, and international human rights organizations to highlight ongoing oppression, arbitrary arrests, and war policies against Pashtuns.
Pakistani Army (Implied Non-Response)
The articles do not contain any information about the Pakistani Army's response or stance on these diplomatic initiatives.
- Location of Incident
- Zalae Banoon village, Tehsil Domel Sparkah, North Waziristan
- Alleged Perpetrator
- Pakistani Army
- Alleged Action
- Bombing of a mosque during Asr prayers
- Reported Casualties
- Two Pashtun civilians injured
- Accusation Source
- Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) Holland and PTM-United States (PTM-US)
- PTM Diplomatic Action
- Submission of San Antonio Jirga Declaration to US Congress, UN, and international human rights organizations