PTI to Convene Peace Jirga in KP Assembly for Counter-Terrorism Strategy

Peshawar — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to convene a Peace Jirga in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly aimed at formulating a unified strategy to combat terrorism and ensure lasting peace in the province.

The decision was made during a high-level meeting held at the Chief Minister’s House in Peshawar. The meeting was attended by PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, Chief Minister Suhail Afridi, Provincial President Junaid Akbar, former Speaker Asad Qaiser, and other senior party leaders.

Participants discussed the overall law and order situation in the province and agreed to bring together all stakeholders for a collective approach to peace.

The Peace Jirga will include former chief ministers, governors, religious scholars, tribal elders, members of civil society, lawyers, and other notable figures. Its primary objective is to develop a comprehensive and consensus-based plan to eliminate terrorism and promote stability across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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Speaking at the meeting, Chief Minister Suhail Afridi said that equipping the police with modern technology, training, and adequate resources remains a top priority of the provincial government.

Earlier, during a separate Peace Jirga in Bara, Suhail Afridi addressed concerns regarding his nomination and called for the immediate release of pending dues to the merged districts. “We don’t want charity; we demand our rightful share,” he stated, announcing that Peace Jirgas would be organized in every district to strengthen the province’s peace efforts.