SOUTH WAZIRISTAN – The local Brigade Commander of the Pakistan Army held a jirga with local Maliks tribal elders and religious scholars of the Ahmadzai Wazir tribe in Angoor Adda South Waziristan to discuss the prevailing security situation relations between the Pakistan Army and local communities the new governance system and ongoing development projects.
Addressing the jirga the commander said that relations between the Pakistan Army and the people of Angoor Adda were longstanding and strong transcending political affiliations. He emphasized that regardless of which political party forms the government the people and security forces remain united and stand by each other in difficult times.
The commander appreciated the continued cooperation and positive role of local residents in supporting the security forces. He particularly highlighted the importance of local Maliks’ active participation in District Coordination Committees (DCCs) and Tehsil Coordination Committees (TCCs) adding that the cooperation of tribal elders was essential for monitoring and implementing development projects.
The jirga also discussed in detail the security situation along the Pakistan Afghanistan border. The commander stated that tensions had escalated due to cross border clashes and warned that any provocation would be effectively responded to. He reiterated that a zero tolerance policy would continue against any local support or facilitation for proscribed elements and terrorist organizations.
On the occasion local Maliks expressed concern over the prevailing tensions along the border and the difficulties being faced by tribal communities as a result.
At the conclusion of the jirga, local Maliks and tribal elders assured the Pakistan Army of their full cooperation and support for the new governance system peace and stability and the overall development of the region.
