PESHAWAR (Pajhwok): Community leaders and politicians have refused to form a peace force against militants or support any military operation in Malakand division.
A jirga with representatives from all parts of Malakand division voiced its reservations about acts of terrorism, extortion and lawlessness over the last five months.
The tribal council reminded the state of its duty to unmask the elements involved in terrorist acts and killing of innocent civilians.
In the former tribal region of Khyber, elders and political leaders also expressed aversion to the formation of peace committees.
At the Khyber Qaumi Ittehad jirga in Bara, speakers said . . .
