DERA ISMAIL KHAN:
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Information Adviser Dr Barrister Saif has stated that jirga convened to resolve the Kurram dispute continued late into the night, with a general consensus reached between the two parties.
However, one party has requested a two-day break for consultation on a few points.
Saif said the grand jirga, under the government’s supervision in Kohat, has resumed after a few days’ break to establish permanent peace in Kurram, eliminate weapons across the district, demolish party fronts, and reopen/secure all roads and highways, including the main highway.
Out of 14 points decided by the Apex Committee, 12 points have been agreed upon. However, there remains a deadlock regarding the collection of weapons and the reopening of roads and routes.
The suspension of the agreement between the parties in the grand jirga to establish peace in Kurram remains in place.
Six tribal leaders are ready to sign the agreement based on the Apex Committee’s decision.
One party has requested a four-day period to consult over a few points.
Six tribes from one side believe that the Apex Committee has decided to first collect weapons from the parties, then demolish all bunkers and fronts across Kurram district, and subsequently reopen all routes.
In contrast, leaders of the Turi tribe argue that the roads should be reopened first, followed by the gradual demolition of fronts and collection of weapons
