Summary Governor praised Jirga's efforts to maintain peace in the region.
PESHAWAR (Dunya News) – The government on Friday gave a 15-day deadline to the tribal jirga (assembly of the elders) to expel foreign insurgents from the North Waziristan region, Dunya News reported.
The jirga was told that military action will be taken if the peace in the North Waziristan region is not established within 15 days. The jirga was also told to ensure safety of government installations and the convoys of security forces.
The North Waziristan Grand Jirga under headship of Haji Sher Muhammad met Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sardar Mehtab Abbasi and Corps Commander Peshawar Lt. General Khalid Rabbani in Peshawar.
Governor praised Jirga’s efforts to maintain peace in the region.
He told the Jirga to take necessary actions to establish peace in the region and to remove foreigners within 15 days. He also demanded the protection and safety of government installations and security forces’ convoys.
The Jirga was told that the government will refrain from military activity in the region during this time; however, severe action will be taken against insurgents if the peace is not established within the deadline.
The tribal leaders termed the meeting with the governor a positive development.
