PESHAWAR:
The third consultative sitting in the ongoing series of local Jirgas aimed at restoring normalcy in the merged districts was held on Wednesday with Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur in the chair.
The Jirga brought together tribal elders, political representatives, and members of the provincial and national assemblies from North Waziristan, Upper and Lower South Waziristan, and the tribal subdivisions of Wazir, Bettani, Darazinda, and Jandola. Adviser to the CM on Information Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif, Senator Noorul Haq Qadri, Chief Secretary, Inspector General of Police, relevant commissioners, deputy commissioners, and senior police officials were also in attendance.
Participants held detailed deliberations on the prevailing law and order situation and unanimously recommended steps to improve peace and security. They appreciated the chief minister’s initiative of engaging tribal elders through Jirgas, affirming that peace remains the foremost priority.
“We want peace and stand united against terrorists and terrorism,” the participants resolved.
The Jirga proposed the formation of a delegation, including federal and provincial government officials, tribal elders, and political leaders, to engage with Afghan authorities for sustainable peace in the region.
Participants stressed that development is only possible through peace and stability, and no progress can be achieved without a secure environment.
