Pak-Afghan peace jirga is set to be held on March 31st (Tuesday) in Peshawar.
The jirga is taking place to develop a joint framework to foster peace, stability, and dialogue between the two neighbouring nations.
Former KP chief secretary and Aspire-Khyber Pakhtunkhwa head said that notable political leaders, tribal elders, religious scholars, members of civil society, the business community, and media persons will attend the jirga.
“The peace jirga will focus on mutual respect, trust-building, and serious negotiations for lasting peace,” he said, adding that a joint declaration in favour of peace will also be issued at the end of the jirga, which will be sent to the governments of both countries.
Pak-Afghan peace jirga aims to create a common path for peace and stability between the two countries and to promote negotiations, he said.
At present, there is severe tension between the two nations, he said, adding that holding the peace jirga was the “need of the hour”.
He added that a peace jirga is planned in Quetta and other areas after the March 31 sitting, involving all stakeholders to chart a path towards peace in the region.
The announcement comes amid Pakistan’s ongoing Operation Ghazab lil-Haq against terrorists and their support infrastructure in neighbouring Afghanistan.
Operation Ghazab lil-Haq was launched on the night of February 26 following cross-border firing by the Afghan Taliban.
