The Pashtun National Jirga (PNJ; Pashto: پښتون ملي جرګه) or Pashtun National Court (پښتون قامي عدالت), also known as the Khyber Jirga (خېبر جرګه), is scheduled to commence on 11 October 2024 under the leadership of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) in the Khyber District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The jirga is set to address key issues affecting the Pashtuns, including security concerns, political autonomy, and socio-economic challenges in the region of Pashtunistan.
Building on the outcomes of previous jirgas, including the 2022 Bannu Jirga, this gathering seeks to further discussions on Pashtun rights, unity, autonomy, culture, language, and economic conditions. Historically, Pashtun jirgas have provided a platform for addressing collective concerns, promoting dialogue on peace, political reform, and indigenous rights. The Khyber Jirga aims to include Pashtuns and minority groups from all backgrounds to shape a shared vision for the reconstruction and development of the Pashtun nation.
On 9 October 2024, four PTM members were killed and over two dozens others were injured during a crackdown by the Pakistani police against the PTM ahead of the Khyber Jirga.[1][2]