Probe begins into display of Afghan Taliban’s flags
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PESHAWAR: The city police have launched an investigation into display of Afghan Taliban’s flags and chanting of slogans in their favour during a funeral procession in Regi area.
Videos shared on social media showed a band of people on motorcycles displaying white flags of Afghan Taliban and chanting slogans in favour of the militant outfit.
Provincial Inspector General of Police Moazzam Jah Ansari told reporters here on Saturday that he had directed the city police chief to investigate the issue.
He said the police would act after identifying those shown in the videos.
Though the city police was tightlipped about the incident, two officials told Dawn that an FIR of the incident had been registered.
“The FIR has been lodged under the Anti-Terrorism Act sections,” a police official requesting anonymity said.
Published in Dawn, July 11th, 2021
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Jul 11, 2021 07:35pm
It’s the resurgence of Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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Jul 11, 2021 07:58pm
It entirely possible. What is the big issue of a few flags.
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Jul 11, 2021 08:02pm
The Talibans are coming........The Talibans are coming .....?
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Jul 11, 2021 08:12pm
it is called freedom of expression.
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Jul 11, 2021 08:18pm
This is just a start for who were cheering up Taliban victory. Enjoy now new reality
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Jul 11, 2021 08:22pm
Round them up and deport them to Afghanistan after finding out who paid them !
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Jul 11, 2021 08:27pm
US has been utterly defeated.
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Jul 11, 2021 08:28pm
Just the beginning...
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Jul 11, 2021 08:34pm
Congrats! You got what you asked for.
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Jul 11, 2021 08:42pm
Begining of a dark age
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Jul 11, 2021 09:06pm
This is just the beginning. Watch out if Taliban get hold of Afghanistan as such.Not just Baluchistan ,but there will be trouble allover.
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Jul 11, 2021 09:08pm
Round them up fast. This time it is very possible that instead of refugees we may see a Taliban spill over.
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Jul 11, 2021 09:09pm
Welcome Talibans
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Jul 11, 2021 09:11pm
Be careful and vigilante
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Jul 11, 2021 09:36pm
Disgusting!!! These people should be in prison.
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Jul 11, 2021 09:41pm
Supported by USA and India.
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Jul 11, 2021 09:47pm
Every thing is fair in love and war
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Jul 11, 2021 09:49pm
Govt, agencies, etc talks to them and no one care but if pushtoon does anything it's anti terror laws same with saad rizvi.
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Jul 11, 2021 09:53pm
@Jamil Soomro, New York City ,
Where? NY City?
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Jul 11, 2021 09:56pm
@F Nawaz, so... any flag Indian, Israeli or another group/ party will not be a concern for you?
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Jul 11, 2021 10:07pm
They are here..... They are here......
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Jul 11, 2021 10:46pm
Implosion of Pakistan has started.
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Jul 11, 2021 10:56pm
@Arora, It’s the resurgence of Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
They are Afghan refugees who are displaying their party flag. Thats why when Taliban take over governance in Afghanistan, all 3 million Afghan refugees should be sent back, with dignity.
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Jul 11, 2021 10:57pm
@Jamil Soomro, New York City , The Talibans are coming........The Talibans are coming .....?
Coming to Kabul, coming to Kabul.
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Jul 11, 2021 11:00pm
They will be kicked out of the Land of Pure soon. Our heroes are still alive.
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Jul 11, 2021 11:13pm
Problems! Problems! They will support banned outfit against Pakistan.
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Jul 11, 2021 11:36pm
Need to fix our democracy
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Jul 12, 2021 12:27am
This is just the beginning.
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Jul 12, 2021 12:42am
Stop acting surprised - it’s a well known fact that Mullahs in Pakistan support and are sympathetic the Taliban - Khan knows this but is to terrified to do anything
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Jul 12, 2021 12:53am
Taliban will be defeated soon.
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Jul 12, 2021 01:12am
Btw someone hoisted Pakistan flag many time in India
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Jul 12, 2021 02:00am
Talibans are in Pakistan. Wow who is surprised?
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Jul 12, 2021 02:46am
Is it illegal to display flags
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Jul 12, 2021 03:50am
They are all Muslims, and where is the freedom of expression?
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Jul 12, 2021 06:04am
Too little, too late.
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Jul 12, 2021 06:19am
Finally the cat is out of the bag... beware neighbours.
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Jul 12, 2021 06:35am
@F Nawaz, Your comment shows absolute naivety, or intentional "nothing to see here" deflection. This is the thin edge of the wedge of regression that awaits Pakistan as the Taliban mindset flows across the border, starting with the most backward areas.
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Jul 12, 2021 06:38am
The govt. needs to remember the mistakes of the past and make sure we don’t repeat old mistakes.
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Jul 12, 2021 07:46am
One of the repercussions of allowing Taliban to use our land for a long time.
Responsible/leader of the procession must be investigated.
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Jul 12, 2021 11:42am
I think this trend need iron hand as country cannot tolerate this stupid ideology.
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Jul 12, 2021 01:18pm
Imran should get involved- local authorities have been and will remain asleep or just pay lip service
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