Maraini also noticed the lack of schools, sewers, and paved roads, and the presence of just a rudimentary newly built hospital.

The Nawab was negatively compared to the Wali of Swat, whose liberal politics allowed his state to enter into the modern era.

Pakistani government put heavy pressure on the Nawab Jahan Khan to resign but no diplomatic success was reached.

In September 1960, Afghan tribesmen and some regular troops under civilian cover entered the area of Dir as part of the wider Bajaur Campaign to help Nawab Jahan khan against the Pakistan -backed opposition.

[4][5] The Afghan lashkars were forced to withdraw and this proved to be the casus belli for the Pakistani government to launch the operation for the overthrow of Nawab.

[7] The second SSG company, commanded by Maj. Aslam Beg, operated in the area of Munda Killa alongside Rakhman Gul Force .

His throne passed in October 1961 to his eldest son, Mohammad Shah Khosru Khan, educated in India and a serving Major General of the Pakistan Army.