Displacement continues from Mamond amid tensions

BAJAUR:

In the wake of ongoing tensions and the looming possibility of a military operation, the migrating from Mamond tehsil of Bajaur continues unabated.

According to local sources, hundreds of families have so far left the area, seeking safety in other parts of the district and beyond.

The district administration has also ordered the removal of maize crops planted within 100 metres of the roadside.

Farmers have been given a three-day ultimatum to harvest their crops, with officials citing security considerations behind the directive.

Authorities said the measures are part of precautionary steps being taken as the situation remains volatile in the region.

On Friday, the seventh round of the Bajaur Peace Jirga concluded without a breakthrough, as negotiations hit a deadlock on a key point of contention between the two parties. Both sides raised objections on a particular clause under discussion, resulting in a stalemate.

Speaking to the media, Peace Jirga member Sahibzada Haroonur Rasheed confirmed the deadlock and said, "Efforts are underway to resolve the impasse. The Jirga remains committed to playing its role in maintaining peace in the region."

He urged both parties to exercise restraint and patience during the ongoing process.

"We have appealed to both sides to demonstrate tolerance. They have assured us that in the event of any conflict, civilians will not be harmed," he added.

In a significant development, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has summoned the Bajaur Jirga members to the Chief Minister House in Peshawar on Saturday, August 9.

The move is seen as a step to expedite resolution efforts and restore calm in the area.

The Bajaur Peace Jirga continues to be a vital platform for dialogue and conflict resolution in the region. Despite the current setbacks, mediators remain hopeful for progress in the coming days.