{
  "id": 837190,
  "title": "Swat jirga rejects new military operation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/swat-jirga-rejects-new-military-operation",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-14T04:16:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2022619/swat-jirga-rejects-new-military-operation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Swat Loya Jirga, comprising representatives from various major political parties, trader organizations, lawyers, and civil society, has unanimously rejected any new military operations in the Swat region. The jirga held discussions in Mingora on Thursday and urged the government to take immediate and effective measures to eliminate all militants in Malakand division within a month. If the government fails to meet this demand and restore lasting peace, the jirga warned of a protest movement, followed by a long march towards Islamabad. The participants emphasized that Swat and Malakand division have been plagued by terrorism, military operations, natural disasters, and floods since 2007, causing severe damage to the local economy and tourism. Participants stated that the communities cannot afford another military operation or additional taxes. The jirga appreciated the provincial government's decision to withdraw KPRA and other provincial taxes, but demanded the federal government to do the same. They called for the restoration of Malakand division's separate status. A declaration issued after the jirga urged relevant institutions to ensure the expulsion of all militants from Swat and Malakand division within one month and warned of mass public gatherings, highway blockades, and an indefinite sit-in if demands were not met. The jirga was addressed by several prominent leaders from different political parties.",
  "summary": "SWAT: Swat Loya Jirga has rejected any new military operation in the region and demanded elimination of all militants in Malakand division within one month. The jirga comprising representatives of all major political parties, trader organisations, lawyers and civil society was held in Mingora on Thursday. The participants of the jirga unanimously rejected any fresh military operation in Swat and…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}