By Sudhir Ahmad Afridi
JAMRUD: A tribal Jirga was convened at the Tehsil Jirga Hall in Jamrud under the supervision of the Khyber District Administration, following the directives of the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The gathering was part of an ongoing initiative aimed at identifying and addressing the grievances of local communities. The Jirga was attended by prominent officials, including Khyber Deputy Commissioner Captain (R) Sanaullah Khan, Additional Deputy Commissioner Ehsanullah, and Assistant Commissioner (Jamrud) Dr. Aamir Zaib, along with representatives from the local government, journalists, and members of the Kokikhel and Mullagori tribes.
The session provided an open platform for the Kokikhel and Mullagori tribes to present their concerns directly to senior officials. Among the issues raised were the lack of adequate facilities in healthcare centers, poor road conditions, a shortage of teachers in schools, difficulties with online domicile procedures, and inadequate health services. Additionally, participants highlighted problems in Jamrud Bazaar, such as drainage and encroachments, as well as concerns related to factories in the Mullagori area, malaria and dengue prevention, and electricity supply shortages.
In response to the issues raised, Deputy Commissioner Captain (R) Sanaullah Khan assured the attendees that their concerns would be addressed promptly. He issued directives to the relevant departments to take immediate action to resolve the complaints. Speaking to the attendees, Captain (R) Sanaullah emphasized that under the Chief Minister’s tribal Jirga initiative, the collective issues of the district would be compiled and forwarded to the CM’s secretariat and relevant departments for swift resolution.
He further reiterated that the administration is committed to addressing public grievances through tribal Jirgas in all tehsils, ensuring that the voices of the local population are heard and acted upon by the provincial government. The initiative is part of a broader effort to improve governance and facilitate better coordination between the local administration and the people of Khyber.
The Jirga not only served as a critical platform for local communities to voice their concerns but also highlighted the administration’s commitment to resolving these issues through a collaborative approach. With tribal Jirgas being held across the district, the initiative is expected to bring about meaningful changes in addressing the longstanding concerns of the tribal population.
