i think all the concerns mention above are worthy but as far as i know. Jirgas are the most efficient and most effective syestem prevailing in our society and i really appreciate IK for this. i am having no knowledge about panchayts. As i belong tribal belt and seen many jirgas they are far more better then our judicial system. The cases of Mukhtara Mai and many others doesnt mean that the system is faulty. AS in many cases our judiciary has done this as in case of bhutto and also supporting the Dictator. and they are doing now. so i think the idea of solving the local and personel problems through jirgas is a good idea.