BAJAUR: A grand jirga of Tehsil Barang, District Bajaur elders have rejected the decision taken by handful of people to ban entry of women in markets and bazaars. They said that people of Barang are law abiding and no one would be allowed to impose decisions that are unlawful. They said that local population would support government authorities in its efforts to maintain peace and clear area of drugs and anti-social elements. Locals said that women are equally respected in Pashtun culture and any such decision to ban entry of women in bazaars is tantamount to violation of basic rights. The jirga was addressed by tribal elders including Malik Ehsanullah, Malik Syed Baacha, Zahid Khan, Rustam Khan and Aziz-ur-Rehman. APP
