Pakistan police arrest Pashtun rights activist after rally

Pakistani authorities on Monday arrested a founding member of an ethnic Pashtun movement on terrorism charges and for making anti-government speeches, police sources said.

Alamzeb Mehsud who helped launch the Pashtun Protection Movement (PTM) was arrested in Karachi after appearing at a rally in the southern city on Sunday, a senior police officer told AFP on condition of anonymity.

"He was arrested today and he is likely to appear in court tomorrow (Tuesday)," the source added.

Mobile phone footage shared by the PTM appears to show Mehsud being rounded by up police.

Amnesty International denounced the "disappearance" of Mehsud and called on the Pakistani authorities to bring him to court or release him immediately.

Police on Sunday said they were filing complaints against Mehsud and a dozen other activists from the movement including its leader Manzoor Pashteen for making inflammatory speeches against the state at the demonstration.

The PTM has rattled the military since it burst ...