KURRAM - At least six more people died and eight others sustained injuries as clashes and firing incidents continued at various places in Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday.
Deputy Commissioner Javedullah Mehsud stated that the police and forces contingents had been deployed in several areas, adding that an effort being made to ensure ceasefire.
Hospital sources said that in skirmishes and firing incidents over 130 people had been killed while 186 persons sustained injuries.
A social worker Mir Afzal Khan said the main highway from Parachinar to Peshawar was not open for traffic for the last 50 days. “Oil, edible items and medicines were unavailable in the area,” he said.
Kharlachi border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan has also been closed for trade and transportation.
Muqam announces compensation for Parachinar victims
Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan, and SAFRON, and President of PML-N Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Engineer Amir Muqam has announced compensation for all victims of recent incidents of violence in Parachinar on behalf of the federal government.
He has directed the Kohat Commissioner to prepare a detailed report on the damages, said a press release issued on Sunday. Speaking at a grand jirga in Kohat, the minister stressed the importance of restoring peace in Parachinar for the greater good of the country and its people. He expressed condolences on behalf of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the federal government over the tragic incidents, praying for the departed souls and the swift recovery of the injured.
Muqam emphasized that the issue transcends politics, urging all stakeholders to unite for a common resolution.
“This is not just a provincial issue; it concerns the entire nation,” he said and highlighted his efforts to foster unity, including visits to the Chief Minister’s House and collaboration with the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The minister reiterated that lasting solutions can only be achieved through dialogue, not conflict. He promised to personally discuss the compensation package with the prime minister and present the matter to the federal cabinet.
Families of the deceased and those who lost their homes would be compensated, he assured. Muqam warned of strict action against elements tempting to destabilize the region, stating, “Enemies of Pakistan cannot tolerate our stability and are sowing discord among us.”
He called for collective efforts to restore peace, urging political leaders and religious scholars to play their roles in this mission.
Praising the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for his dedication, Engineer Muqam concluded by emphasizing the importance of everyone contributing to national harmony and stability.