First-ever women's issues jirga held in Balochistan

The jirga, held in the Awaran district, was organised by Deputy Commissioner Engineer Ayesha Zahri.

A jirga has been organised by the district administration to address women's issues for the first time in Balochistan's history.

The jirga, held in the Awaran district today, was organised by Deputy Commissioner Engineer Ayesha Zahri.

It saw strong participation from lady doctors, female teachers, college students, and women councillors.

During the event, participants made recommendations for establishing a Vocational Training and Embroidery Centre, addressing the shortage of furniture and teachers in girls’ colleges, and providing transportation for female students, with assurances of prompt action on these requests.

At the conclusion of the jirga, attendees praised the district administration's efforts and assured their full cooperation.

Pakistan's first-ever female jirga was held in 2013 called Khwaindo Tolana, which means 'sister's group', aims to provide legal support to women.

This was when 16-year-old Tahira was murdered in a horrific acid attack and her poverty-stricken parents got no justice. Pakistan officials slammed the door in their faces and the police refused to listen.

The prime suspect - the girl's abusive husband - lived in freedom until the case was taken up by Pakistan's first female jirga, a community assembly set up to win justice for women in the face of immense discrimination.