Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has announced significant progress in overcoming major challenges in Kurram district through the traditional Jirga system. Speaking to the media, Gandapur emphasized that the government has taken serious actions to establish peace in the region and will take stringent measures against those who obstruct peace. He specifically mentioned that miscreants in some areas of Kurram have been identified and dealt with, ensuring the eradication of the issue from its roots. 

"Jirgas have played a crucial role in solving ongoing problems in Kurram, which has been a recurring challenge. The government is fully committed to facing every challenge head-on.  Bunkers, which were once a barrier to peace, are now being demolished daily. Additionally, we have delivered four large consignments of ration to the area," said Gandapur.In a related development, a Jirga held in Islamabad to foster peace in Kurram concluded on a positive note.

The gathering, hosted at the residence of former Senator Sajjad Syed Mian, began with a meal for the elders before the formal discussions began.  Mian addressed the attendees, stressing the importance of unity among the elders in the region to facilitate lasting peace. "The people of Kurram are yearning for peace and our collective efforts will help bring it," he said. The Jirga focused on critical issues, including the prevention of social media misuse and the establishment of peace in the region.

The elders agreed on measures to ensure the protection of each other's rights and discussed legal actions against individuals spreading hate speech online. The second session of  the Jirga, which will involve elders from both sides, is scheduled to take place in Peshawar.The security situation in Kurram has been tense, with shootings and clashes causing the closure of transportation routes for the past four months, leaving over half a million people trapped in the area.

In response, the local Jirga has proposed strict legal action and severe punishments for those found responsible for spreading hateful content on social media.Efforts to bring peace to Kurram through the Jirga system and government action continue to show promise, with optimism that lasting peace and order will soon be restored in the region.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)