Commander Nazir vows to keep peace treaty in SWA

WANA (SANA): The extremist commander based in South Waziristan Mullah Nazir Thursday announced to side with the government by keeping the peace treaty intact.

During a Jirga held in SWA capital Wana, political administration directed the release of six arrested men.

Political administration, 120-strong Peace Committee, trial veterans and Ulema attended the Jirga. Prior to Jirga with political administration, Peace committee, veterans and Ulema held negotiations with Commander Mullah Nazir.

Talking to Geo news, Jirga member Malik Ghazi Mohammed said the Jirga got along well for establishing peace and resolving other issues, adding consensus was achieved to act upon the Peace Treaty 2007.

It was decided in the Jirga that the forces would not be attacked in line with the Peace Treaty; in case violation of the treaty was committed, the whole responsibility would rest with area veterans and the Political Officials would be fully entitled to take action.

Malik Noor Ai, Maulvi Mirza Jan, Ameer Gulistan and other veterans addressed the Jirga.

On the occasion Political Agent Shahab Ali Shah directed the release of six men on the demand by the veterans, urging them to play their role for enduring peace in the area.