PESHAWAR  -  Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur on Monday reiterated the provincial government’s commitment to providing all necessary facilities and support to the Jirga for conducting negotiations in volatile Kurram district for lasting peace and amicable resolution to conflict. During a meeting with members of the Grand Jirga formed to address the Kurram conflict here, he expressed gratitude to the Jirga members for their support and collaboration. According to a statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office, the meeting was also attended by KP Government spokesman Muhammad Ali Saif and prominent figures including former Federal Minister Pir Noorul Haq Qadri, former Senators Saleh Shah and Sajad Khan, former Federal Minister GG Jamal, former Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Engineer Shaukatullah, Senator Abdul Razzaq, and others. During the meeting, discussions were held on initiating formal negotiations to resolve the Kurram issue and other related matters. The Jirga members assured their full cooperation and pledged to make every possible effort for a peaceful resolution. They also appreciated the Chief Minister’s efforts to address the conflict through peaceful means. The Grand Jirga was set to visit Kurram in the coming days to begin dialogues with the concerned parties.

Umar Ayub, Faisal Amin granted transit bail till Dec 21

The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Monday granted transit bail to PTI leaders, National Assembly opposition leader Omar Ayub and Faisal Amin until December 21. Justice Shakeel Ahmed presided over the hearing, during which the petitioners’ lawyer argued that his client faces multiple cases in Islamabad, and they sought transit bail to appear in courts. During the proceedings, Justice Shakeel Ahmed emphasized that the country’s stability is the foremost priority, urging all the parties to resolve issues through parliamentary discussions. Addressing Omar Ayub, he noted that as the opposition leader, he bears greater responsibility, and all stakeholders must act responsibly. After hearing the arguments, the court approved transit bail for both until December 21.