QUETTA: Nawab Ayaz Jogezai, a prominent political and tribal figure, has called for a large-scale tribal jirga to be held in Ziarat on August 11, in reaction to alleged unauthorised and illegal land allocations in the region, one of Balochistan’s most renowned tourist destinations.
The jirga is expected to draw the participation of senior tribal elders and political delegates from both Ziarat and Harnai districts, aiming to develop a coordinated response to what are being referred to as illegitimate and unconstitutional land transfers. The meeting will serve as a collective platform for legal consultation and unified civic action.
Jogezai revealed that constitutional challenges will be submitted to the courts on behalf of the local communities. These petitions will request the revocation of contentious land allotments, which residents claim were carried out without proper legal protocols and in violation of traditional ownership practices and constitutional safeguards.
“We will not permit any unlawful occupation of land,” said Nawab Ayaz Jogezai. “Our struggle will continue through lawful channels and public mobilization to protect our people’s ancestral rights.”
This move comes after a series of public demonstrations held in Ziarat. Plans for a similar protest in Harnai are also underway, with further details expected to be released shortly.
