Federal Minister Sajid Hussain Turi visits Pak-Afghan border, reopens it after several days of clashes
Chitral Times Report
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi visited Pak-Afghan border of Kharlachi and Borki area of Kurram district on Sunday, where the border authorities briefed him on the border situation. In a bilateral negotiation, the reopening of Pak-Afghan border was decided for kind of trade and movement. Along with the federal minister, tribal elders, members of Anjuman Hussaini and Tehreek Hussaini, officials of district administration, law enforcement agencies and border were also present. On the border, Sajid Hussain Turi led a jirga between the tribal elders of both sides and agreed to resolve all disputes and differences through bilateral talks.
Before visiting the Pak-Afghan border, Federal Minister Sajid Hussain Turi held jirga with the elders of Turi, Bangash and other tribes of Kuram, members of Anjuman Hussainiya and Tehreek Hussaini at the deputy commissioner office of Kurram district where all issues related to recent clashes on the border were discussed in detail. Addressing the Jirga, Sajid Hussain Turi said that people on both sides of the border have suffered irreparable losses due to war and terrorism and now it is time for both sides to play their role in establishing peace and stability in the region and people of both countries. He appreciated the tireless efforts of the leaders of the security forces, district administration, members of bilateral Jirga, including the members of Anjuman Hussainiya and Tehreek Hussaini, which led to a ceasefire and opened the way for negotiations.
Talking to the Afghan tribal elders, Sajid Hussain Turi said that the tribes on both sides of the border are brothers and that the land disputes between the two should be resolved through a bilateral Jirga so that no such incident takes place in the future that could lead to conflict and damage the brotherly and friendly relations between the two neighbouring countries. Sajid Turi further said that earlier we had held jirgas and negotiations with the Afghan government on the land dispute, which need to be taken forward. He said that the tribal elders of both sides should soon convene a jirga on the land disputes and he will provide all kinds to them. Tribal elders from both sides commended the visit of Federal Minister Sajid Hussain Turi to Pak-Afghan border and appreciated his efforts for peace in the region. Tribal elders said that the reopening of border for both trade and moment has created a wave of happiness among the people on both sides, which will strengthen peace’s efforts.
