There are two major channels for conflict resolution in the district. One is the government channel and the other is private. The government channel can work through judicial decisions made by Judicial Magistrates, the Civil Judge or the Session Judge at Dera Murad Jamali. The private channel, however, has proved to be more effective in conflict resolution than the government channel. The previous government channel through the Jirga system was more effective. The Jirga was a traditional system of justice, which was actively practiced in Balochistan to settle legal cases and disputes threatening law and order. The system, which was in practice since the British rule, was modified under the Special Provision Ordinance (Criminal Provisions 11) of 1968. The system was abolished all-together in 1991. The government, however, still can form a Jirga (consisting of notables etc) for conflict resolution and give the decision, made by the Jirga, a legal status later on.

There is also a Mehr system where one of the parties in conflict can go the other party. The offer for Mehr is initiated by the offender’s side. He will beg for mercy, showing his guilt for the incident leading to dispute. He may be accompanied by a number of notables as a token of endorsement for his wish to reach a settlement and as brokers for conditions. An offer for Mehr may be accepted with or without conditions or penalties, but usually conditions are made. The offer may be rejected.

There is also a way of conflict resolution known as Biradiri system (Brotherhood), where a few close family members or fellow tribesmen, or notables can mediate and settle the dispute.

In conflict resolution there are conditions imposed on one party or on both. It can be payed in money or land, or by marrying off girls to the inflicted side. Private settlement of disputes is believed to have played a big role in bringing peace and justice to parties involved. The brokers involved in the settlement are accountable if a party does not abide by the conditions made.