The tribal elders of North and South Waziristan and Khyber and Mohmand agencies have put forward a set of conditions to attend the Pak-Afghan peace jirga scheduled for August 9 to August 11 in Kabul, Daily Times learnt on Sunday. The conditions include the immediate release of 38 tribesmen held on suspicion of harbouring foreign terrorists, restoration of the status of “Malik”, and the removal of all “unnecessary” checkposts. Interior Ministry sources said. The tribal chiefs also sought compensation for lives, property and businesses lost since the launch of military operations in FATA. Around 50 tribal elders presented the demands last week. A senior Interior Ministry official said that the government had agreed to remove some checkposts and release 38 suspects. |