Pakistan: Car of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's former minister set ablaze for violating Jirga's traditions

Jan 15, 2024

The Atmanzai Jirga imposed the fine and ordered to set the car of Iqbal Wazir ablaze after finding him 'guilty' of violating the traditions...

Afghan leaders support Pashtun ethnic jirga in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Mar 16, 2022

Kabul [Afghanistan], March 17 : Former Afghan Foreign Minister Mohammad Haneef Atmar and former Vice President Amrullah Saleh on Wednesday supported the proposal by...

Pakistan: JUI-F chief calls for use of jirga system to resolve Kurram dispute, opposes using force

Jan 20, 2025

Maulana Fazlur Rehman has called for use of jirga system to resolve dispute between warring groups in Kurram.

Jigra negotiating with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan returns from Kabul without breakthrough

Jun 05, 2022

Islamabad [Pakistan], June 5 : A 57-member jirga of notable tribal leaders negotiating with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has returned to Pakistan without any...

Pakistan: Grand jirga brokers 'indefinite ceasefire' in Kurram

Dec 07, 2024

A ceasefire has been agreed between the warring sides in Kurram district after a grand jirga's extensive deliberations. The talks, aimed at ensuring lasting...

Pakistani security forces attack Pashtun Jirga, 3 killed

Oct 10, 2024

At least three people lost their lives, and many others were injured when Pakistani security forces raided a peaceful gathering of Pashtun Tahafuz...