The Kurram peace agreement, aimed at resolving a century-long conflict in the region, has reportedly led to the recruitment of 400 new personnel and the establishment of additional security measures.
As part of the agreement, new checkpoints will be set up, and two FC platoons will be deployed to bolster security along the region's main roads, Express News reported.
Bureaucratic officials said that the new security personnel will focus on safeguarding the Kurram region, which has experienced significant instability.
The move is expected to improve security and facilitate the implementation of the peace deal.
Barrister Saif, the Special Advisor to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), praised the successful resolution of the Kurram conflict, which had spanned more than 100 years.
He mentioned that over 50 grand jirga sessions were held, reflecting the deep commitment of all parties involved.
The peace deal also includes the immediate release of compensation to those affected by the violence in the region. The survey of the impacted villages has been completed, and disbursement of funds will begin shortly, according to Saif.
The provincial government had already taken proactive measures to address the humanitarian crisis during the conflict.
In response to road closures, the government provided aerial support, delivering more than 15 tons of medical supplies and evacuating over 700 individuals via helicopter. Food assistance was also provided at discounted rates, and non-food items were distributed through relief agencies.
Following the signing of the agreement, the provincial advisor emphasized that the demands for road opening and peace had been met, and with the recruitment of 400 new officers, the security situation would further stabilise.
The Kurram peace deal has set a precedent for peace negotiations in the region, with authorities expressing optimism for lasting peace and development in the area.
Moreover, following the agreement, the K-P government also sprang into action and decided to open key roads leading to Kurram and initiate the movement of vehicles in caravans starting January 4.
The restive Kurram district was disconnected from the rest of the country due to the precarious law and order situation which had forced the K-P government to provide food and medicine supplies through helicopter to people stranded in the area.
In response to the dire situation, the apex committee meeting was held under the chair of K-P Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. The meeting, attended by federal interior minister Mohsin Naqvi and senior army officials, took important decisions.
The meeting was followed by a Jirga comprising members of the warring tribes. The Jirga worked towards reaching a consensus and finally an agreement containing 14 points was signed by both sides.
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