Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) Chairman Allama Raja Nasir Abbas announced that protests in Karachi would only end once roads leading to Kurram district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are reopened for public use. The announcement follows a 14-point peace agreement signed by warring tribes in Kurram.
Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, Abbas criticized the provincial government led by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, holding it responsible for the road closures in the violence-hit district. He called the situation a failure of the provincial administration.
Abbas expressed satisfaction with the peace agreement mediated by tribal elders, stating that the jirga had fulfilled its responsibility. He emphasized that the sit-ins were not directed against any specific party but aimed at addressing the grievances of the affected communities.
The MWM announced that a convoy of trucks carrying food supplies would head to Kurram, with the party pledging to end the protests if the convoy reached its destination safely. Currently, MWM supporters are staging demonstrations at four key locations in Karachi, including Numaish Chowrangi, Abul Hassan Isfahani Road, Water Pump, and Kamran Chowrangi. The protests have significantly disrupted traffic and daily life.
Meanwhile, the peace agreement in Kurram requires both tribes to surrender weapons, dismantle bunkers, and adhere to the agreed terms. A committee will be formed within 15 days to oversee the implementation of the accord, with the situation in Kurram expected to normalize within a month.
The peace jirga was held under the supervision of Major General Zulfiqar Bhatti at Kohat Fort, marking a significant effort to resolve long-standing tensions in the district. Government officials and tribal elders expressed optimism about lasting peace and the reopening of routes in the area.
