The year 1983 marked one of the darkest periods in Pakistan’s political history, with General Zia-ul-Haq’s authoritarian martial law suppressing dissent and silencing democratic voices. Among those who stood up against the ruthless regime was Mehmood Khan Achakzai. On October 7th, Mehmood Khan Achakzai, a stalwart of the Pakhtunkhwa National Awami Party now PMAP, led a peaceful protest in Quetta, demanding the restoration of democracy and an end to the tyrannical rule. This demonstration, however, was met with brutal force, marking a dark chapter in Pakistan’s history.

As the protestors reached Qandhari Bazaar Quetta, the atmosphere was charged with a mix of hope and defiance. The peaceful march soon turned into a scene of chaos and bloodshed when police and security forces opened........

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