Kurram District Closure Leaves Thousands of Students and Overseas Workers Stranded

The closure of travel routes in Kurram District for the past four months has put the future of thousands of students at risk. The disruption has led to missed opportunities for students seeking admission to international educational institutions and for those aiming to secure employment abroad.

Reports indicate that nearly 4,000 overseas Pakistanis and around 3,000 students remain stranded in Parachinar, unable to continue their studies or employment prospects.

Meanwhile, in the Mandori Lower Kurram area, local tribes continue their protest, demanding the fulfillment of their rights. As part of the peace agreement, 16 bunkers have already been demolished by the authorities.

A tribal jirga, led by the Chief Secretary, will be convened today to review the implementation of the Kurram peace agreement. Sources confirm that members of the peace committee, law enforcement officers, and tribal elders from both sides will participate in the jirga to discuss the situation.

In addition, a survey of damages in the Bagan area of Lower Kurram has been completed. The Deputy Commissioner of Kurram has requested the provincial government to allocate Rs. 60 crore for compensation. According to government sources, over 700 shops, more than 300 houses, two petrol stations, 12 vehicles, and 200 livestock have been affected by the ongoing unrest.