Pukhtoon Students Federation

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Pukhtoon Students Federation
FoundedApril 8, 1968 (1968-04-08)
Political positionLeft-wing
National affiliationAwami National Party
Colors  Red

Pakhtoon Students Federation (PSF) also known as Pashtun Students Federation is a leftist and nationalist student organization and an allied student wing of the Awami National Party formally known as (National Awami Party).[1][2][3][4][5] It was founded by a group of students including Asfandyar Wali Khan in 1968 who became its executive committee member. Its founding president was Nisar Shinwari.

History[]

Pukhtoon Students Federation was formally founded on 8 April 1968, at the historical tomb of the national hero Khushaal Khan Khattak at Akora Khattak (Nowkhar), Pakhtunkhwa. Nisar Shinwari was the first President of PSF. It was initially formed by a group of nationalist students, but became a platform for the welfare and awareness of Pukhtoon students, and members started to work closely with other nationalist forces. It supported the National Awami Party, and PSF was patronized by Wali Khan President of ANP. After being independent in the initial years, PSF was made a formal organization of the Awami National Party by ANP President Begum Nasim Wali Khan, giving PSF a say in the party. However, PSF units in the academic institutes remain independent of ANP as well as decentralized and adapted to the needs of the environment. It is a student organization that is leftist, secular, liberal, progressive and nationalist in nature. It is present in numerous educational institutions of Pakistan. Every student belonging historically to the regional Pukhtoonkhwa irrespective of his/her color, race language and religion can become a member of PSF.Pukhtoon Students Federation (PSF) is the legacy of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan (Bacha Khan) (1890 - 20 Jan 1988), a Pashtun political and spiritual leader known for his non-violent opposition to British Rule in India and his Khudai Khidmatgar movement. His grandson, Asfandyar Wali Khan, as a student activist, launched and organized PSF and became its Central Executive Committee member during the national uprising against the dictatorship of General Ayub Khan. Pukhtoon Students Federation opposed the military dictatorship of General Yahya Khan who replaced Ayub Khan through a coup-d'etat in 1969; Yahya Khan and general mushraf banned PSF along with all political activities.

PSF organizational structure[]

  • Fida kakar (Central chairman of organizing committee)[6]

Constitution of PSF[]

  • To spread the light of knowledge and art.
  • Follow the non-violence principles of Abdul Ghaffar Baacha Khan. Promotion of Pashto language, culture, Pukhtoonwali code and cementing of national bonds on the basis of culture.
  • To champion and safeguard the rights of Students Specially Pukhtoons students.
  • To work for the unification of all Pukhtoons and cementing of the national unity on the basis of Pukhtoon traditions, solidarity and integrity of Pukhtoon society with progressive thinking.
  • To support democratic forces and to oppose imperialistic and colonial powers and work for the development of country, nation and all humanity.

Prominent leaders[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Pashtun Culture Day marked with traditional music and dances". The News International (newspaper). 2020-09-24. Retrieved 2021-08-30.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "Gomal University remains shut despite exams". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 2016-01-20. Retrieved 2021-08-30.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "Peshawar University students beaten up, arrested by police". Dawn (newspaper). 2018-10-04. Retrieved 2021-08-30.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ "Political parties in Pakistan: Roots, fruit & juice". Dawn (newspaper). 2013-05-02. Retrieved 2021-08-30.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ "Students in misery". The Nation (newspaper). 2011-03-14. Retrieved 2021-08-30.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ "Separate 'Pashtun Culture Day' events planned due to political differences". The News International (newspaper). 2019-09-22. Retrieved 2021-08-30.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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