Did Pashtun lost the traditional practice of Jirga?

Pashtun Jirga

Pashtun Jirga Source: Islam Gul Afridi, SBS Pashto

Throughout the history, Jirga has been a significant way of providing justice in Pashtun communities.


Pashtun Jirga has changed its form throughout the recent years, and some believe that nowadays the Jerga leaders are not independent and corruption has affected this traditional practice. Some still believe that Jirga can have a significant impact on the betterness of the society while others say this is not doable in today's time. Islam Gul Afridi has more; please listen to his full report here.


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