Woman committed suicide in Bajaur

A woman has committed suicide by eating poison in the Love gondo area of Mamond tehsil in Bajaur tribal agency on Friday, local of the area said.
Local said that a 35 year old woman Qimat Bib the wife of Said Akbar a resident of the area who was under depression for the last several days due the domestic problems committed suicide by eating poison tablets .
“Its possible she has committed suicide because she was looks un happy for the last several days due to the bad behavior of her family members,” Riaz Khan a close relative of Qimat Bibi told .
The local said that she was missing for the early morning of Friday and her body was found in her room after the several hour searches.
They said that a bottle of poison was also recovered from her room.
Resident of the area said that she was mother of the three children while her husband has been out of home for the last several months due his business activities.

Dabbar residents demand basic facilities

Residents were facing a lot of problems due to unavailability of basic health, education, communication and transport facilities in Dabbar area of Mamound tehsil in Bajuar Agency, said local tribesmen on Friday.
People of the area complained that their children were kept deprived of basic education because the area had no single high school for boys or girls.
\"The patients of the area are facing difficulties and often they die before reaching to hospital for treatment\" a local of the area said while talking about the lack of health facilities in the area. He added that the roads of the area were also in very bad conditions and transportation on the roads was also no less than a tragedy.
They also said that there was no proper system of communication in the area that\'s why the residents of area were not able to be in contact with their relatives in the main cities of Pakistan and foreign countries.
Thy demanded of the government and political administration,establishment of high schools, repairing the roads and availability of telephone facility to the people of the area.
Meanwhile, a 35 year old lady committed suicide by taking poisonous pills due to unknown reasons in Ghoundai area of Mamound tehsil on Friday, political administration said.

Night Curfew Lefted in Bajaur

The strife-torn Bajaur Agency is limping back to normalcy four years after the military mounted a massive operation against Taliban insurgents in the tribal region. As the first sign, security forces announced that night-time curfew imposed in May 2008 will be lifted from  (today).

“Since the security forces have restored law and order in the region, the curfew will be lifted on Saturday,” Brigadier Haidar, the sector commander (North) in Bajaur Agency, told the media on Friday. Now, business activities can continue late into the evening, he added.

“Transport facilities will also be available and everyone can move freely in the area,” Brig Haider said. The air of fear lingering for four years has disappeared, he added. “We’ve eliminated extremist elements and the writ of the government has been re-established in the area.”

Akhundzada Chitan, a federal lawmaker from Bajaur, tribal elders, social activists and local political leaders appreciated security forces’ efforts and said that after the lifting of the curfew, businesses would flourish and tribesmen would be able to fulfill their duties at night.

Two persons were killed as torrential rain cause flash floods in Bajaur.

Two persons were  killed while roads and other infrastructure were badly affected as torrential rain cause flash floods in barang and others areas of Bajaur tribal region on Wednesday .

An officials of the locals administration said that The flood swept away two persons including a woman in the different parts of the region .

“In the first incident the flood swept a waya25 year’s old man Habibullah of khar Nawai killi when he along with a group of friends were swimming in the river at sind salipati in the Barang area, local said  .

In  other incident a 42 years old  woman  was sweep away by floods  when  she was passing a  small  river in the laghari area  of Mamond  tehsil on Wednesday evening  while  her body  was  recovered  from the river.

 According to the locals several link roads, electricity and others basic facilities in tehsil Barang and others areas of the region have badly damaged due to the rains.

 “Supply of electricity and telephonic system has been suspended in the most parts of the region from Thursday morning while standing crop of maize and vegetables on thousand acres of land in the different areas badly affected due to rains and floods ,” locals said.

Tribal leaders have expressed mixed reaction over the announcement of local government system in FATA.

Tribal leaders have expressed mixed reaction over the announcement of local government system in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata) by President Asif Ali Zardari.

 Talking to reporters  ,Member National Assembly from Bajaur Agency Akhunzada Chattan welcomed the decision and said that the announcement of introduction of local government system in tribal areas would boost political activities in Fata and improve standard of life of tribal people.

The introduction of LG system in Fata was a remarkable achievement of the people of tribal areas, he said and added that this system would bring the tribesmen into the mainstream of national life and their basic problems would be solved.

 Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Bajaur Agency president Rahat Yousaf said that the introduction of LG system in Fata was good news for the tribesmen, who had suffered a lot due to Frontier Crime Regulation.

 “The system would enable the people to make decisions locally about development of Fata,” he said.

 Mr Yousaf added that the system would discourage mismanagement and corruption in Fata, which remained a big problem in the entire tribal areas. He hoped that the extraordinary powers of political agent would be curtailed under the LG system and all decisions would now be made by the elected representatives. However, tribal elder Malik Fazal Khan rejected the local government system, saying “It is like old wine in new bottle because this system has already failed in the tribal areas.”

He said that only provision of fundamental rights could solve the basic problems of tribesmen. He said that the LG system, which would be implemented from next year in Fata, had already failed in the country. Former MNA and chief of Salarzai tribe Shahabuddin Khan also opposed the LG system and said that it would create law and order problems in tribal areas.

 Social worker Bahadar said the tribesmen had no interest in this system because they had already seen the efficacy of the Agency Council in 2004. “We want fundamental rights of tribesmen restored and extension of the Constitution of Pakistan to Fata,” he said.

 Local leaders of Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf Mambar khan  said that the LG system would benefit the tribesmen when the government would give them fundamental rights.

Elders of Khar tribe in Bajaur agency on Friday have agreed to reorganize several more peace committees and also assured of enhancing patrolling of the volunteers in the sensitive area of the region

 Elders of Khar tribe in Bajaur agency on Friday have agreed to reorganize several more peace committees and also assured of enhancing patrolling of the volunteers in the sensitive area of the region,  This decision was made by elders of the various sub tribes of the Khar tehsil during a jirga with the official of the local administration here at khar. Hundreds of tribes elders of the different tribes pro government notable and members of the various peace committee were participated  the grand jirga while Assistant Political Agent Bajaur Agency, Jahangeer Azam wazir and others senior officials of the administration were attend the jirga .Law and order situation, status of the peace committees and development works in the region  were  also come under the discussion in the jirga . Addressing the jirga , Jahangeer Azam wazir said that the government was very committed for the providing of basic and modern facilities to the tribesmen living in the back words area and for the purpose Different kinds of mega projects would be starts very soon in the different localities of the region. “The administration was taking keen interest for the enhancing of life standards of the tribesmen, adding that more than sixty crore rupees has been spending in the Providing of basic and modern civic facilities in the area in which Khar would soon a modern city in the entire tribal  areas. He urged the elders to work in the larger interest of the region and continued efforts for keeping the peace and writ of the government in the their areas. “ Because ,peace ,stability and writ of the government were very necessary for the development and prosperity of the region ,” he added . He lauded the efforts of the tribal elders of maintaining writ of the government and peace in the area, “The Government was proud the sacrifices of the Khar Tribe in the elimination of militants in the region adding that the administration really appreciated the excellent performances by the tribesmen against the militants during the militancy,” Mr Wazir said
On the occasion Senior elders and leaders of the peace committees including Malik Rahat yusaf . Mufti Hanifullahj jan . Malik Abdu Rahim jan . Malik Mosood jan ,Malik Dilawar , Malik Hussain and others spook the jirga  .They assured the administration of its full support in maintaining writ of the government in the areas. They said that the khar tribe were united for keeping peace and writ of the government and said that more peace committees in the different areas would formed very soon. “We are committed to eliminate the militants in the area and hundreds of more volunteers would joined the peace committees,” they said .

Tribal elders and religious leaders of the different sub tribe of Utmankhail tribe of the agency Tuesday unconditionally agreed for extending their full support for the eradication polio disease form the region

 Tribal elders  and religious leaders of the different sub tribe of Utmankhail tribe of the agency Tuesday unconditionally agreed for extending their full support for the eradication polio disease form the region and warned of strict action would be taken those who could sabotage the anti polio drive in the area.This was made in a seminar organized by the local heath deportment with the collaboration of world health organization held at the far-flung area of Ghani Ada of Utmankhail sub division . Hundreds of tribal elders of the different sub tribes , Ulema and official of the local administration and health deportment were participated the seminar . Addressing the seminar, Agency surgeon Bajaur , Dr Jehan zeb dawr  said that Pakistan is among the three countries in the world where the polio disease become a serious threats to the lives of the children and as a result large number of population had been affected form the polio infection . He said that this disease not only suffering the lives of our children it is also badly affecting the country dignity in the international community Dr Jehan zeb Dewar said that no doubt the government is very concerned for the complete elimination of this virus from across the country and the government taking all possible efforts in the regards. “Polio disease is a National issue and the support of the community is very important because the government cant doing anything without the pubic cooperation,” He urged the elders and Ulema to extend their full support and ply active role for the early  eradication the agency  from the polio  . “There is nothing harmful in polio vaccine and its is the responsibility of the ulema , and  elders to eliminate  misconceptions about the vaccination,”, Agency surgeon said .
He claimed that the agency would be soon declared free from the polio because since April 2011, no positive case of the polio has been reported across the agency.
The vaccinations ratio was very “The ratio of vaccinations in the region was very excellent than other tribal areas adding that the refusal case also reduced in the whole region,” he said. Addressing the seminar elders and Ulema said that they have always supports anti polio campaign because “we knew that polio disease is a serious threats for our children lives  .”   They said. They  said that  we will supports with the health staff in the  anti polio drive and no one would be allowed  to disturbed  the campaign  anywhere in the agency. “If anyone could found for sabotaging the anti polio drive in the area, the elders will take serious action according to the local tradition.” They said .

Tribal elders and religious leaders of the different sub tribe of Utmankhail tribe of the agency Tuesday unconditionally agreed for extending their full support for the eradication polio disease form the region

 Tribal elders  and religious leaders of the different sub tribe of Utmankhail tribe of the agency Tuesday unconditionally agreed for extending their full support for the eradication polio disease form the region and warned of strict action would be taken those who could sabotage the anti polio drive in the area.This was made in a seminar organized by the local heath deportment with the collaboration of world health organization held at the far-flung area of Ghani Ada of Utmankhail sub division . Hundreds of tribal elders of the different sub tribes , Ulema and official of the local administration and health deportment were participated the seminar . Addressing the seminar, Agency surgeon Bajaur , Dr Jehan zeb dawr  said that Pakistan is among the three countries in the world where the polio disease become a serious threats to the lives of the children and as a result large number of population had been affected form the polio infection . He said that this disease not only suffering the lives of our children it is also badly affecting the country dignity in the international community Dr Jehan zeb Dewar said that no doubt the government is very concerned for the complete elimination of this virus from across the country and the government taking all possible efforts in the regards. “Polio disease is a National issue and the support of the community is very important because the government cant doing anything without the pubic cooperation,” He urged the elders and Ulema to extend their full support and ply active role for the early  eradication the agency  from the polio  . “There is nothing harmful in polio vaccine and its is the responsibility of the ulema , and  elders to eliminate  misconceptions about the vaccination,”, Agency surgeon said .
He claimed that the agency would be soon declared free from the polio because since April 2011, no positive case of the polio has been reported across the agency.
The vaccinations ratio was very “The ratio of vaccinations in the region was very excellent than other tribal areas adding that the refusal case also reduced in the whole region,” he said. Addressing the seminar elders and Ulema said that they have always supports anti polio campaign because “we knew that polio disease is a serious threats for our children lives  .”   They said. They  said that  we will supports with the health staff in the  anti polio drive and no one would be allowed  to disturbed  the campaign  anywhere in the agency. “If anyone could found for sabotaging the anti polio drive in the area, the elders will take serious action according to the local tradition.” They said .

tribal elders have settled on Friday a 35 years –old enmity between the two-tribe elders of Mamond area of Bajaur agency

A jirga of the Mamond tribal elders have settled on Friday a 35 years –old enmity between the two-tribe elders of Mamond area of Bajaur agency. The enmity between the two tribal elders Malik Mohammad Gul and Malik Hai Gull said continued for more than three decades that had claimed lives of several people from both sides A jirga comprising elders from different tribes of the region that had formed by the local administration holding several meetings with both the rival groups. As a result of the great efforts, the jirga finally succeeded in its mission and the rival groups agreed to forgive each other and end the enmity forever,” a elder of the jirga told reporter . A ceremony in this connection was held at the residence of Chief of Mamond tribe Malik Sultan zeb khan at Larkhalzo area of Mamond tehsil on Friday in which hundreds of tribal elders of various sub tribes, leaders, members and volunteers of peace committees and qumi lashkar participated. On this occasion, the elders of both the rival tribes forgave each other and they took oath on holy Quran that in future they would live like brothers. Speaking at the ceremony chief of Mamond tribe Malik sultan zeb khan said that The local disputes and enmities had remained a hurdles of the development of the region because development need peace. “The disputes and enmities are one of the big problem in the way of developments and prosperities of the region because the area had been suffered from the conflicts,” He urged the tribesmen to resolve their conflicts through peaceful means because use of weapons was not the solution to any clashes. The senior tribal elders and members of the Mamond peace committees including Malik Taj Mohammad khan ,Malik Abdur-Rahman , Malik Noor Mohammed , Malik Abdul Khaliq , Malik Mir zameen khan and several others spoke at the jirga . The elders asked all the tribesmens to immediately resolve their conflicts through the jirga because the conflicts affect the law and order of the areas.

Salarzai tribesmen to full fill the collective responsibilities in their areas: Jabbar

 Political Agent Bajaur Agency Sayed Abdul jabar Shah on Thursday has Urged the Salarzai tribesmen to full fill the collective responsibilities in their areas  And saying that strict  action would be taking against the tribal elders if any  militants  incident in the region could happen. This was said while addressing a grand jirga of slararzai tribes here at khar. The jirga which was called by the local administration were participated by hundreds of elders and senior leaders of peace committees belonging to the various sub tribes of Salarzai ,while The senior official of the security force and the administration including commandant Bajaur scouts Col Shakeel Janjua were also attend the jirga. The political agent said that the peace and writ of the government in the region had been restored as the efforts of the force and the elders but it has does not mean that the militants and their activities have eliminated in the region. “Restoration of peace not very difficult the main thing was its maintaining and the recent militants’ incidents have upset the law and order in the region,” he added. He said that the recent incident in the areas have badly upset the administration because the administration know that such activities could disturb the law and order of the region. He urged the tribesmen to realize the situation of the areas and should take bold steps for the prevention of militants’ activities in the region. “If these types of activities could not stop on time it can sabotage the peace and normalcy of the entire region,” he said. He asked the tribesmen to alert for facing any challenges in their areas because the militants did not wants normalcy, peace and prosperity in the region. He claimed that according to the credible information received to the administration that some persons of the Salarzai tribe cooperating with the militants and these people could involve in the recent attacked over the government properties. “The Salarzai tribesmen must immediately trace the elements involving in the militants activities and should hand over to the administration,” he told. He said that the administration was really disappointed by the event of the recent destruction of the School in the Salarzai area because the The school was situated very close to the house of the tribal elder, The owner of the school would responsible for the rebuild of the building and series action according to the collective responsibilities will be taken against the tribal elder if the school could not reconstruct within a month, He added . He warned the elders that if any public properties could attacked or any militants activities could happened in any areas of the region stick and serious action against the concern tribal elder would be taken ,their houses will be demolish and all the people of the area would be arrested . Commandant Bajaur Scouts Col Shakeel also spooks the jirga and said that no doubt that the Salarzai tribesmen had rendered hugs sacrifices For the elimination of militants and restoration of peace in the area and Because of this, the government and the security force were proud of the Salarzai tribes,” but the recent militants activities in the area have put negative impact in the their performance,” he said.
He said that the protection of the areas were the responsibilities of the tribesmen because the force cant deployed every spot in the areas.  Addressing the jirga the tribal elder including Malik Mohammad younas, Malik Ghullam Mohammad , Malik Hifazur-Rahman , Malik Anwar zeb khan and other said that the Salarzai tribesmen had always Supported the forces and had rendered hugs sacrifices for the elimination of militants from the areas and this was the reason of the efforts of the elders that the whole agency had been cleared from the militants. “the slararzai was the only areas had cleared from the militants without the force operation,” the elders said . They said hundreds of senior tribal elders had killed by militants and all the tribesmen faced huge problems but they never surrender to the militants. They said that the all the tribesmen of Salarzai were fully alert to encounter cross border militant attacks in their area, adding that several more peace committees in the borders areas have been established . They assured the authority that strict action against the elements could involve the recent militants would be taken very soon and all the family members of miscreants would be expel from the areas.