Islamabad, Jan 1 || 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.
As per details, the agreement was signed by at least 45 members of each tribe following the Kurram Grand Jirga, or tribal court, with an agenda of establishing a long-lasting and sustainable peace in the district.
"The two warring tribes in Kurram have signed a peace agreement containing 14 points aimed at establishing peace in the area as violence has plagued the restive territory for several weeks now," said Malik Sawad Khan, member of the Grand Jirga, who was involved in negotiating the peace agreement.
"Both sides have agreed to hand over their weapons to the government. All bunkers will be dismantled and if anyone refuses to hand over their illegal arms and weapons, the government will take action against them," he added.