US EditionPakistan secures peace deal in violence-torn district bordering Afghanistan
- Pakistani officials announced a peace deal between minority Shiite and majority Sunni tribes in the Kurram district, following deadly clashes that killed 130 people.
- The peace deal was brokered by tribal elders and local authorities after weeks of violence between the two groups.
- Both sides agreed to demolish their bunkers and surrender heavy weapons to authorities as part of the agreement.
- Saif congratulated the residents of Kurram, stating the deal would 'soon restore calm and security' and lead to 'peace and development' in the district.
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Pakistani Shi'ite, Sunni Leaders Reach Peace Deal To End Regional Clashes
Shi’ite and Sunni leaders in northwestern Pakistan on January 1 signed a peace agreement to end ongoing tensions and establish a permanent cease-fire after deadly clashes believed to be linked to a tribal land feud killed more than 100 people in the past 90 days.
Pakistan: Peace agreement signed between Shia-Sunni tribes in Kurram
Islamabad: After weeks of intense negotiations, a 14-point peace agreement was signed between the rival tribal groups from different sects in Kohat city of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province on Wednesday, paving way for a ceasefire and the reopening of blocked routes and supplies to the district which has been devastated by violence and remained completely cut off from the rest of the country for over 80 days. After week of intense nego…
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Elders in Pakistan broker a peace deal between Sunni and Shiite tribes after deadly clashes
Pakistani officials say tribal elders, backed by local authorities, have brokered a peace deal between minority Shiite and majority Sunni tribes in the restive northwest.
Kurram secures peace deal: Grand jirga reaches agreement after extended deadlock
After so many deliberations and weeks of discussions, a significant milestone for peace in Kurram was achieved today with the conclusion of a Grand Jirga held in Kohat as both parties involved in the negotiations signed a peace agreement, marking a crucial step toward stability in the region. While announcing the development, KP government spokesperson Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif revealed that one of the warring parties had signed the peace agre…
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