A Jirga between the provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and the Bannu Peace Committee [an envoy of the elders of the Bannu district] was held at the Chief Minister’s House in Peshawar on Tuesday. The elders from Bannu presented a 16-point list of demands to Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and expressed their concerns over the military's Azm-e-Istehkham Operation (AIO). KP Government Spokesperson Barrister Dr Saif confirmed the Jirga at the CM's house and stated that it has been decided to call the Apex Committee meeting on Thursday. He said it has been agreed that the Apex Committee meeting will take place on Thursday, with five advisors from the Bannu Peace Committee. Barrister Dr Saif mentioned that a policy to restore law and order in the province would be formulated in the upcoming provincial Apex Committee meeting.

The spokesperson said CM Ali Amin Gandapur discussed the situation in Bannu with the Bannu Peace Committee members and expressed gratitude for their cooperation with the administration regarding the Bannu incident. Spokesperson Dr Saif added that the members of the Bannu Peace Committee have expressed their trust in Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, who will visit Bannu on Friday at their invitation.  Regarding Jirga, the sources said it has been decided that the Bannu Peace Committee will continue the symbolic sit-in in Bannu. Additionally, it was agreed to restore the authority of the police and activate the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Bannu while CM Ali Amin Gandapur's visit to Bannu on Friday is confirmed.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan