A joint session of the Grand Peace Jirga and elders from the tribal districts of Kurram and Hangu was held in Kohat to review the implementation of the Kohat Peace Accord.
The meeting was attended by General Officer Commanding 9th Division Kohat, Major General Zulfiqar Ali Bhatti, Commissioner Kohat Division Muatasim Billah Shah, Deputy Commissioner Kurram Ashfaq Khan, District Police Officer Kurram Habib Khan, and other relevant officials.
The session comprehensively reviewed the law and order situation, ongoing development projects, and progress in sectors such as health, education, transportation, drinking water, voluntary disarmament, and the role of local peace committees.
Participants reaffirmed their commitment to unconditionally cooperate with all state institutions to ensure lasting peace in the region and pledged not to support any anti-state elements or activities. They agreed to set aside internal differences and ensure full implementation of the Kohat Peace Accord.
The Jirga also appreciated the continuous efforts and sacrifices of the provincial government, army, local administration, and police, which have played a vital role in restoring peace.
On the other hand, the law and order situation in Kurram district is showing signs of improvement as the district administration and security agencies have reopened the main Tall-Parachinar highway for public travel.
According to official sources, the highway, long closed due to security concerns, was reopened after a noticeable improvement in peace and stability in the area. On the very first day of resumption, more than 480 vehicles and over 2,200 passengers used the route.
The administration confirmed that both Shia and Sunni community members travelled freely and safely on the restored route. For security and facilitation purposes, 79 ambulances and emergency vehicles transported 850 people, while 117 passenger vehicles carried 468 individuals to their destinations.
In addition, 142 goods transport vehicles delivered food items and other essential supplies between Tall, Parachinar, and Sadda, ensuring the continuity of daily life and commerce.
Movement in Upper Kurram was also fully restored, with over 1,130 people travelling in 151 vehicles.
Officials stated that these steps are part of broader efforts to ensure public safety, promote sectarian harmony, and restore normalcy so that citizens can move freely and without fear in their respective areas.
It may be recalled that following jirgas held with stakeholders in Kurram, May 31, 2025, was initially set as the deadline for the voluntary surrender of heavy arms.
However, this deadline was extended to June 10, 2025. According to a notice issued by the Deputy Commissioner of Kurram, the public and all parties involved were urged to voluntarily deposit their heavy weapons at designated arms collection centers by the extended deadline.
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