It’s crucial to address the root causes of these issues. For decades, the Pakistan Army has weaponized religion by recruiting millions of Pashtun youths into military madrasa programs, where they are indoctrinated and deployed as proxies, primarily in conflicts against Afghanistan. According to Pakistani statistics, there are 22 million Taliban students enrolled in these military madrasas. Pakistani Pashtuns are treated as third-class citizens, denied integration into mainstream society. This proxy war has also inflicted suffering on Pashtuns across the border in Afghanistan. Figures like Mr. Duranni and other intelligence-appointed members of the Pakistani government, who spread hatred, lies, and propaganda, serve as mere mouthpieces of the Pakistan Army. Those fortunate enough to have escaped the influence of Pakistan’s military sphere, such as yourself in the UK and others in various countries, should urge their communities to reject these weaponized military madrasa programs, advocate for reform, and work to break free from the Pakistan Army’s oppressive control. This would pave the way for Pashtuns to live in peace and harmony alongside other ethnic groups.