Pak-Afghan Joint Peace Jirga
To reaffirm and further strengthen the resolve of two brotherly countries to bring sustainable peace in the region, the Afghan-Pak Joint Peace Jirga was convened in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 9 to August 12, 2007. This was the first historic event of its kind that opened a channel of people-to-people dialogue in which around 700 people including members of the parliaments, political parties, religious scholars, tribal elders, provincial councils, civil society and business community of both countries participated.
This jirga was aimed at removing differences between the two countries and bring Pukhtuns on both sides of the border together to tackle problems and end terrorism and extremism. Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao, being a prominent and respected Pukhtun leader as well as being a pioneer of this cause was given the honour of being nominated Chairman of this Pak-Afghan Joint Peace Jirga.
The Jirga, generally thought to be a success, agreed on a number of issues and made a six point recommendation list to be implemented by both governments. Unfortunately despite Sherpao's efforts and a succession of calls by a number of leaders on both sides of the border, the Jirga has not been convened again.
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