DERA ISMAIL KHAN:
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Information Advisor Dr Barrister Saif has stated that the jirga called to resolve the Kurram dispute continued late into the night, and a general consensus was reached between the two sides.
However, one party has requested a two-day pause for consultations on some points.
Saif said that the grand jirga, under government supervision in Kohat, has resumed after a few days of pause to establish permanent peace in Kurram, remove weapons from across the district, demolish party fronts and reopen/secure all roads and highways, including the main one. road.
Of the 14 points decided by the Apex Committee, 12 points have been agreed. However, it remains stagnant regarding the collection of weapons and the reopening of roads and routes.
The suspension of the agreement between the parties of the great jirga to establish peace in Kurram remains in force.
Six tribal leaders are willing to sign the agreement based on the Apex Committee’s decision.
One party has requested a period of four days to hold consultations on some points.
Six tribes on one side believe that the Apex Committee has decided to first collect the weapons of the parties, then demolish all bunkers and fronts in the entire Kurram district and subsequently reopen all routes.
In contrast, Turi tribe leaders maintain that roads should be reopened first, followed by the gradual demolition of fronts and the collection of weapons.
According to sources, the leaders of the six Ahl-e-Sunnat tribes do not agree with the stance of the Turi tribe. The tribe signed in accordance with their position, but the leaders of the six opposing tribes refused to sign, maintaining their stance. If the deadlock is not resolved, the jirga will resume.
Meanwhile, the grand jirga is making significant progress towards the peaceful resolution of the dispute between the two tribes in Kurram.
Recently, it was reported that the meeting held at Kohat Fort has almost finalized the agreement between the parties. Under the proposed deal, both sides agreed to deliver heavy weapons to the government.
Sources now claim that the elders signed at the Great Kohat Jirga. They added that some people from one party signed, while the Kohat commissioner will announce the final decision in the office.
The Parachinar-Peshawar main highway has been closed for two and a half months and all supplies to Upper Kurram are suspended.
Tehsil Chairman Agha Mazammal claimed that lack of medicines has led to the death of 123 children, which should raise alarm bells in government circles.
He cited the lack of essential items in Kurram, with hotels, public transport and business centers closed for three weeks.
In response to the dire situation in Parachinar, a nine-day sit-in has continued at the Kurram Press Club, while protests are also taking place at five other places in the city.
Sit-ins are being held in several areas in Karachi over the situation, severely affecting traffic flow. Due to road closures due to protests, the traffic police have provided alternative routes.
In Kurram district, Saif said the entire administration, including Commissioner Kohat, is working to end the conflict and establish permanent peace.
The CM has dedicated his helicopter for relief operations and air services, including delivery of medicines, are being provided to the public.
