By Correspondent
PESHAWAR: Thا Aman Jirga concluded on Wednesday with a 15-point final declaration aimed at strengthening security and curbing terrorism across the province, emphasising that the Centre should consult the province on Pakistan-Afghan foreign policy.
The Aman Jirga wss hosted by Speaker KP Assembly on Wednesday.
The declaration was signed by all 21 jirga members, including the speaker.
The huddle unanimously condemned the ongoing terrorism across the province, including the merged tribal districts, and urged the use of all legal options to uproot the menace after taking the KP Assembly into confidence.
The jirga’s key points included the immediate implementation of assembly resolutions on security, police, and Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) leadership in internal security, and allowing police to seek assistance from other institutions within constitutional boundaries.
It was also agreed that the provincial government would provide special financial aid to the police and the CTD amid the deteriorating law and order situation.
The declaration also sought a comprehensive policy for the elimination of extortion and illegal levies. It recommended establishing provincial peace forums with civil society representation.
The jirga members sought constitutional amendments to stabilise local governments and financial mechanisms. Additionally, it demanded linking the Provincial Finance Commission (PFC) to the National Finance Commission (NFC).
It recommended that the provincial government and the KP Assembly formulate an action plan, besides urging an end to tensions between the Centre and the provincial government. The jirga also asked to summon the Council of Common Interests (CCI) within the constitutional period.
The communique, signed by the members, was read by KP Assembly Speaker Babar Saleem Swati.
“Today, all political parties are united on matters of peace,” said Swati, adding that they met last night to discuss proposals and have finalised the action plan today. Praising the attendees of the peace jirga, he said that their support has strengthened the KP government’s hands and resolve.
