Peshawar Jirga Urges Pakistan, Afghanistan to Halt Clashes and Pursue Peace Through Dialogue

Peshawar jirga urges Pakistan, Afghanistan to halt clashes and pursue peace through dialogue

Participants at a jirga held on Tuesday in Peshawar urged the governments of Pakistan and Afghanistan to halt ongoing Durand Line clashes and resolve their disputes through dialogue. The “Pakistan-Afghanistan Peace Jirga,” organised by Aspire Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the National Reform Movement, brought together political and religious leaders, business representatives, and members of the media to address rising tensions between the two neighbour…

Peshawar Jirga urges Taliban, Pakistan to return to dialogue

A peace jirga convened in Peshawar has called on the Taliban and Pakistan to reduce tensions and return to dialogue after weeks of escalating cross-border violence that has left dozens dead and displaced thousands. The gathering, which brought together tribal elders, religious leaders, political figures and members of civil society, urged both sides to pursue negotiations and avoid further military escalation. The jirga comes after nearly five w…