Gwadar district is a relatively peaceful area. Tribal vendettas are rare and usually do not prolong for years. However common conflicts arise from time to time and are solved at community level or by court of law. In case of conflict between two individuals only the families or closest friends take sides, so there are rare chances that personal conflicts will transform into a tribal vendetta.

The Jirga system has been there but after the Balochistan High Court decision, it has been abolished. Now people try to mediate their conflicts at community level by involving old wise men or common friends as mediators. Otherwise they pursue a resolution through a court of law. It was told that usually people do not want to go to the police, but the political leaders try to involve the police in interpersonal conflicts because afterwards these politicians can gain a position of godfathers and will be able to exploit the simple folks.

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