Kohat: Efforts to restore peace in Kurram Agency have intensified following ongoing tribal clashes. Political leadership and tribal elders emphasized the need for peace during a jirga (tribal council). Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi stated that everyone must work together to ensure peace.
Claim of Normalization
According to district administration, after the ceasefire, tribal armed militants were removed from their posts, and forces and police personnel were deployed. Deputy Commissioner Javedullah Mehsud mentioned that talks are ongoing with jirga members to open roads and finalize the peace agreement.
Statements from Political Leaders
Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in a Kohat jirga, emphasized that despite political differences, all parties are united in efforts to restore peace. He announced that an All Parties Conference (APC) would be held on December 5 to discuss the situation in Kurram.
Federal Minister Amir Muqam urged the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government to give immediate attention to the situation in Kurram. ANP leader Mian Iftikhar Hussain and other political figures assured their support for peace efforts.
Casualties and Losses from Clashes
The tribal clashes have led to further casualties, with 6 people killed and 8 injured, raising the death toll to 130 and injuries to 186. The Peshawar-Parachinar Highway and the Pak-Afghan Kharlachi border remain closed, causing shortages of food and medicine in the area.
Government Actions
According to the Deputy Commissioner, efforts will continue to establish ceasefire in more areas with the presence of security forces to ensure peace. Political leaders have stressed the need for all parties to come together on the same page to find a lasting solution.
