At least 80 dead, several kidnapped in Colombia after peace talks fail, official says Blogging Sole

At least 80 dead, several kidnapped in Colombia after peace talks fail, official says

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More than 80 people have been killed in Colombia’s northeastern region after attempts at peace talks with the National Liberation Army failed, a Colombian official said. Twenty other people were injured, according to William Villamizar, governor of northern Santander, where many of the killings took place. The victims included community leader Carmelo Guerrero and seven … Read more

Kurram DC injured in firing as peace remains elusive despite ceasefire deal Blogging Sole

Kurram DC injured in firing as peace remains elusive despite ceasefire deal

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The photo shows a police van at the incident site in Sadda in Kurram district on January 7, 2024. — Geo News Kurram Deputy Commissioner Javedullah Mehsud was injured in a fresh shooting incident in Bagan area on Saturday, as violence erupted again in the restive region days after a peace deal was finally reached. … Read more

General consensus reached at Kurram peace jirga: lawyer Saif Blogging Sole

General consensus reached at Kurram peace jirga: lawyer Saif

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A representative image showing people gathered during a meeting at a mosque in Parachinar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on December 3, 2024. — AFP One side is asking for more time to consult with elders. The Jirga approves the request and will meet on Tuesday after two days. “The conflict is on the verge of being resolved,” … Read more

Grand peace jirga ‘fails to reach consensus’ on Kurram crisis Blogging Sole

Grand peace jirga ‘fails to reach consensus’ on Kurram crisis

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Residents of Bagan Kurram stage a protest demonstration against the unrest and law and order situation in their area and demand peace, held at Peshawar Press Club on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. — PPI Kurram residents face shortages of food, fuel and medicine. Helicopter services ensure essential supply of medicines to Kurram. The government plans … Read more

“Pakistan’s progress linked to peace in Balochistan” Blogging Sole

“Pakistan’s progress linked to peace in Balochistan”

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ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser on Saturday asked parliamentarians and public representatives of Balochistan to come up with solutions to the socio-economic problems facing the province and its people. Chairing the first meeting of the Special Parliamentary Committee on Balochistan in Parliament, Qaiser said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) emanates from Gilgit-Baltistan and … Read more