Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) leader Allama Raja Nasir Abbas announced an end to nationwide protests following a peace deal between warring factions in Kurram district, urging the government to quickly implement the terms and ensure that both parties fulfill their commitments.
The MWM protests, which took place at key locations like Shahrah-e-Faisal and Shahrah-e-Pakistan in Karachi, were in response to the closure of the main road in Parachinar.
The demonstrations disrupted traffic, causing significant challenges for the city’s daily commuters.
But after the peace agreement signed by the rival tribes to hand over weapons and demolish bunkers, the MWM ended its sit-ins in cities such as Karachi and Islamabad.
At a press conference in Islamabad, Allama Raja Nasir Abbas claimed that for months the roads in Kurram had been blocked, causing severe hardship to the local population. He highlighted that essential medicines were not available and people were dying as a result.
“While the situation in Kurram resembled that of Gaza, we made the decision to raise our voice for these oppressed people. Despite the lack of attention from the government, we started protests across the country, from Karachi to Gilgit-Baltistan” , said. .
Abbas condemned the government’s violent actions during the protests and sharply criticized the role of provincial leaders, particularly the Chief Minister and the Sindh Home Minister.
He also called for accountability and stated that if PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto did not launch an investigation into the violence, legal action would be taken.
Allama Raja Nasir Abbas urged the government to quickly implement the terms of the agreement and proposed to keep Kurram roads closed until its full implementation.
During the press conference, he stated that the protests would end immediately and that a convoy of between 70 and 80 vehicles with aid would leave on Saturday.
The MWM leader added that the people of Kurram would remain protesting until the first convoy arrives.
“We will continue to support the people of Kurram and ensure that no bloodshed is in vain,” he concluded.
