KP 'Peace Jirga' calls for joint political action to crush terrorism

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has said that the government's top priority is to restore peace in the province, stressing that “to eliminate terrorism, decisions must be made collectively with political leaders rather than behind closed doors.”

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The remarks came during a Peace Jirga held at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly under the chairmanship of Speaker Babar Saleem Swati, which was presided over by CM Sohail Afridi.

The jirga was convened by the provincial government to deliberate on the deteriorating law and order situation and devise strategies to counter militancy.

Governor KP Faisal Karim Kundi attended the event on the government's invitation, along with representatives from major political parties including the Awami National Party (ANP), Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F), Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), and opposition leader from the PML-N, Ibadullah Khan.