KP Assembly speaker urges PM Shehbaz to implement peace jirga recommendations

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Speaker Babar Saleem Swati has written to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, urging effective implementation of the joint declaration adopted by a peace jirga to address the province’s security situation and growing terrorism challenges, 24NewsHD TV reported on Monday.

According to a statement posted by Swati on his X account, the KP Assembly has started consultations with all relevant stakeholders to assess the current security situation and develop a joint strategy to counter terrorism. ۔

The speaker said a peace jirga was held on November 12, 2025, with the participation of leaders and representatives of more than 30 political parties.

The participants discussed the security problems faced by the people of KP and their collective concerns over terrorism.

Following detailed discussions, the jirga adopted a joint declaration containing various proposals for restoring lasting peace in the province and combating terrorism.

The declaration has already been sent to the Prime Minister’s Office.

Swati said the KP Assembly’s Special Security Committee had also obtained detailed briefings from relevant departments and security institutions on the province’s security situation and terrorism-related challenges.

The committee was formed to keep elected representatives informed about key security matters and prepare practical recommendations based on the situation on the ground.

It has now prepared a comprehensive report based on the briefings and information received from the relevant institutions.

The report will be presented to the federal government for consideration as part of counterterrorism measures under the National Action Plan.

Swati informed the prime minister that the Special Security Committee would finalise its report after consultations with the Commander XI Corps.

The report would then be presented to the KP Assembly for approval.

After approval, the comprehensive report would also be shared with all relevant stakeholders to improve coordination and cooperation between state institutions and elected representatives in the fight against terrorism.

The speaker assured the prime minister that the KP Assembly was ready to fully cooperate with the federal government for eliminating terrorism and establishing lasting peace in the province.

He stressed, however, that peace efforts should be led by elected representatives and based on public ownership and participation.

Swati also urged Prime Minister Shehbaz to play his role in building national consensus for lasting peace and provide all possible support for the effective implementation of the peace jirga’s joint declaration.