Kurram to be deweaponised for peace: Saif

PESHAWAR: Adviser to Chief Minister on Information and Public Relations Barrister Mohammad Ali Saif on Saturday said that Kurram would be purged of weapons in light of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Apex Committee’s decision to establish lasting peace in the volatile district.

Talking to Geo News, he said that bunkers would be demolished and weapons collected to restore peace to the area.

“Demolishing bunkers is essential to ensuring durable peace in the area,” Barrister Saif said, adding that the government was fully aware of the challenges faced by the public due to road closures. He said that normalcy would return after the implementation of the peace agreement.

Roads in the district, currently blocked due to security concerns, would be reopened entirely once the disarmament process and demolition of bunkers were complete, he went on to add,

“The government is committed to achieving sustainable and long-term peace in Kurram,” Saif said.

He pointed out that certain elements were working against peace in the region and were spreading propaganda on social media. “We urge the public to ignore misinformation and have faith in the government to resolve the situation,” he added.

About the progress of the Kohat Jirga, Saif said that one party involved in the Kurram conflict had requested two days for consultations. He expressed optimism that peace talks would lead to positive outcomes, allowing the government to move forward with its plan to ensure stability.

While acknowledging the difficulties, he warned those attempting to misrepresent the government’s initiatives, labeling them as obstacles to peace. “The government’s intentions are genuine, and these efforts will benefit the people of Kurram in the long term,” he added.