Parachinar: Protesters continued their dharna outside the Parachinar Press Club on Thursday, despite the peace accord reached a day before the Grand Peace Jirga in Kohat to bring lasting peace to the tribal district of Kurram.
According to Jirga member Syed Raza Hussain, representatives of the Grand Jirga and community elders from both sides signed a 14-point peace agreement on Wednesday, following which steps are being taken to reopen roads and ensure peace in the area.
But despite these efforts, the main highway and the border crossing with Afghanistan remain closed, causing distress and crisis to residents. The sit-in started by the affected citizens at the Parachinar Press Club and Sultan and Gosa areas showed no signs of abating.
Tehsil Chairman Agha Muzamil Hussain and social personality Mir Afzal Khan reiterated that the protest will continue until the roads are reopened and made safe. Meanwhile, locals are optimistic that the peace deal will soon lead to the reopening of roads and normalcy. Daily life and business activities.