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Business Recorder
25-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Kurram district: tribal elders sign one-year peace treaty
PESHAWAR: The tribal elders of more than two dozen villages of the district Kurram have reached on a peace treaty for one year. According to Deputy Commissioner (DC) district Kurram Ashfaq Ahmed, the tribes of Lower Kurram Topki, Sameer, Gosar, Amal Kot, Gharbina, Sangina, Gundizar, Mengak, Tangay, Munda, Marukhel and adjoining areas, as well as Sadda, Kochi, Sateen, Shisho, Durrani, Pir Qayyum, Sakhi Ahmed Shah, Mulla Jan Kalley, Chakki Kalley, Aravalli, Lower Mandori and adjoining areas have declared a peace treaty for a period of one year. The parties will remain in peace for one year. In this connection, an extraordinary jirga was held at Frontier Corps (FC) Fort Sadda under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kurram. During the jirga the prominent chiefs of Turi Bangash tribes, Additional Deputy Commissioner Kurram, officers of police, security forces and concerned Assistant Commissioners participated in the jirga. The tribal chiefs declared a one-year truce and reiterated that they would fully implement the Murree Agreement and the Kohat Peace Accords. On this occasion, the tribal chiefs described the peace agreement a milestone for maintenance of peace in the region and pledged that they would jointly work for peace, development and prosperity in Kurram district as usual. The tribal chiefs also paid tribute to the role of security forces, district administration and police for peace in the area. Speaking on this occasion, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kurram Ashfaq Ahmed said that the establishment of peace in the beautiful valleys of district Kurram was made possible only with the cooperation of regional leaders and the immense sacrifices of the security forces for peace in the area, which is highly commendable. The tribal elites and elders termed the peace agreement good omen for the establishment of peace in Kurram district. Similarly, tribal leader Haji Abdul Manan said that the peace agreement will help in the establishment of peace soon while Jalal Bangash and Younis Ali said that after this agreement, the path has been paved for the establishment of peace and the problems of the people will mitigate. Other tribal elders including Amjad Bangash and Syed Tajammul Hussain also termed the agreement a good omen for the region and urged the government to further accelerate peace efforts. Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kurram, Aamir Nawaz said that the time has come for the tribes to play their full role in establishing peace, which will reduce public hardships and restore normal life in the district soon. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
23-07-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Gilgit, Hunza, and Skardu: TDAP organises exporters training programme
KARACHI: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) successfully conducted three impactful sessions of the National Exporters Training Programme (NETP) in Gilgit, Hunza, and Skardu from 16th to 19th July 2025. The programme aimed to equip potential exporters from the Northern Areas with the essential knowledge, skills, and tools required to effectively access international markets. Organized in collaboration with the Gilgit Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Gilgit Women Chamber of Commerce, and the Karakoram Area Development Organization (KADO), the training sessions brought together over 100 participants, including artisans, women entrepreneurs, and manufacturers. The events commenced with welcome remarks by Ashfaq Ahmed, Vice President FPCCI, and Abbas Ali, CEO KADO, who appreciated TDAP's initiative and emphasized the need for inclusive trade development in the region. Nazir Ali, Deputy Director/In-Charge TDAP GB, outlined TDAP's initiatives for product development, market access, and institutional support for exporters. Ms Khushnoor Deedar, Founding Presindent Women CCI Gilgit also participated in the session. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Arab News
28-02-2025
- Arab News
Bodies of 12 Pakistani migrants who died in boat sinking have been repatriated
PARACHINAR: The bodies of 12 out of at least 16 Pakistanis who died this month when a boat carrying dozens of Europe-bound migrants sank off Libya's coast have been repatriated to Pakistan, officials said Friday. Most of the victims who died in the capsizing were from Kurram, a district in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The boat was carrying more than 60 Pakistani nationals, and out of them 37 people were rescued, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. Ten people remained unaccounted for. Ashfaq Ahmed, a government administrator, said nine of the 12 bodies were sent to Kurram by helicopters on Thursday and Friday. He said the bodies of the four remaining victims will be brought home soon. Libya, which shares borders with six nations and has a long coastline along the Mediterranean, is a main transit point for migrants escaping war and poverty in Africa and the Middle East to seek better lives in Europe. Every year, hundreds of Pakistanis die while attempting to reach Europe via perilous land and sea routes, often facilitated by human smugglers. In January, authorities said dozens of Pakistanis died when a boat capsized off West Africa.
The Hill
28-02-2025
- General
- The Hill
Bodies of 12 Pakistani migrants who died in boat sinking have been repatriated
PARACHINAR, Pakistan (AP) — The bodies of 12 out of at least 16 Pakistanis who died this month when a boat carrying dozens of Europe-bound migrants sank off Libya's coast have been repatriated to Pakistan, officials said Friday. Most of the victims who died in the capsizing were from Kurram, a district in the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The boat was carrying more than 60 Pakistani nationals — 37 of them were rescued, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. Ten people remain unaccounted for. Ashfaq Ahmed, a government administrator, said that nine of the 12 bodies were sent to Kurram on Thursday and Friday. He said that the bodies of the other four victims will be repatriated soon. People unloaded coffins from helicopters. Families held portraits of the deceased at funerals. Relatives of the victims said that their loved ones left behind their homes and families to make the long and dangerous journey to Europe because of unemployment and insecurity. One of the men who died was 20 and had two daughters. Two of Sabir Hussain's cousins died in the capsizing. 'The situation in Parachinar is terrible,' Hussain said, referring to a city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. 'People prefer death instead of living in Parachinar. They try to go anywhere, to go somewhere they can find some work and live a peaceful life. But, unfortunately, we are receiving bodies.' Libya, which shares borders with six nations and has a long coastline along the Mediterranean, is a main transit point for migrants escaping war and poverty in Africa and the Middle East to seek better lives in Europe. Every year, hundreds of Pakistanis die while attempting to reach Europe via perilous land and sea routes, often facilitated by human smugglers. In January, authorities said dozens of Pakistanis died when a boat capsized off West Africa.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Bodies of 12 Pakistani migrants who died in boat sinking have been repatriated
PARACHINAR, Pakistan (AP) — The bodies of 12 out of at least 16 Pakistanis who died this month when a boat carrying dozens of Europe-bound migrants sank off Libya's coast have been repatriated to Pakistan, officials said Friday. Most of the victims who died in the capsizing were from Kurram, a district in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The boat was carrying more than 60 Pakistani nationals, and out of them 37 people were rescued, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. Ten people remained unaccounted for. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Ashfaq Ahmed, a government administrator, said nine of the 12 bodies were sent to Kurram by helicopters on Thursday and Friday. He said the bodies of the four remaining victims will be brought home soon. Libya, which shares borders with six nations and has a long coastline along the Mediterranean, is a main transit point for migrants escaping war and poverty in Africa and the Middle East to seek better lives in Europe. Every year, h undreds of Pakistanis die while attempting to reach Europe via perilous land and sea routes, often facilitated by human smugglers. In January, authorities said dozens of Pakistanis died when a boat capsized off West Africa.
