Parachinar:
In a significant development aimed at restoring peace in the troubled Kurram stem district in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the tribe’s oldest is agreed to one year’s ceasefire, locally referred to as ‘Aman Teega’ (Peace Covenant), between rival tribes.
The agreement was obtained during a magnificent Jirga held at District’s headquarters in the parachute under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner Ashfaq Khan.
Jirga participated by additional Deputy Commissioner Amir Nawaz, Commander 39-Aak Pakistan Army Colonel Ali, Wing Commander 116 Taida Fort Colonel Shahid Jamil, former Federal Minister Sajid Hussain Turi, former member of the National Assembly (MNA) Haji Malik Fakhar Zaman, and members of Anjum-E-HUS-HUSHAIN.
After extensive dialogue and consideration, Jirga thoroughly underwent the security situation in the region.
With the mutual consent of all parties involved, a one -year peace agreement was signed between Bushahra, Dandar, Taida, Malikhel, Ahmadzai, Mirbakhil, Shakh and Shakh Daulat.
In addition, it was decided that the efforts to solve long -term regional issues would soon begin through mutual cooperation between the parties.
Speaking at Jirga, tribal leaders, including Haji Malik Fakhar Zaman, Haji Sajid Hussain Turi, Haji Hamid Hussain, pulled Ib director Rahim Gul Bangash, Abid Malyar, Malik Hussain Malikhel and others emphasized the importance of maintaining law and order in Kurram.
They emphasized the need to promote peace, harmony and tolerance in the district.
“Peace is the basis of education, prosperity and development,” said the elders. “We must avoid irresponsible actions that can jeopardize the fragile tranquility of the region.”
They also emphasized unity, fraternity and collective responsibility for ensuring a better future for the younger generation.
The speakers called for full cooperation with the government authorities and security forces in intervening at elements that threaten peace.
Residents of the Kurram District welcomed a year of Aman-Tega agreement, expressed hope and optimism and called it a positive step towards lasting stability in the region.
In April, the second phase of the peace initiative in Kurram saw the complete demolition of all bunkers and paved the way for the next step in the collection of weapons.
District management officials said the operation to remove all bunkers in Kurram had been successfully completed.
It stated that any action was taken to settle the bunkers and ensure that the entire region was cleared. As the bunkers are gone, the process of collecting weapons from local groups is now started.
