Pakistan, Aug. 1 -- A grand joint jirga was held at the District Secretariat in Balambat, here on Thursday in accordance with directives from the provincial government.

The gathering brought together political and community elders from the region along with the Deputy Commissioner of Lower Dir, Colonel of Dir Scouts, and the District Police Officer.

During the meeting, the elders expressed their full support for the administration and called for immediate action against anti-state elements.

Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Arif Khan welcomed and thanked all the participants for attending.

He explained that the purpose of the jirga was to build trust and address misunderstandings between the local population and state institutions.

He bri...