By Dr Zardad Wazir
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: A five-day sit-in in the Azam Warsak area of South Waziristan ended after successful negotiations between protesters and government officials, with authorities seeking time to implement agreed measures.
The protest, which had disrupted traffic and movement across the region, was called off after both sides agreed to allow the administration five days to complete security and safety arrangements.
Officials said the road would be secured during this period, after which at least a five-yard passage would be opened for public use.
Under the agreement, diesel tankers and buses belonging to Ummah Children Academy Wana were allowed to resume movement from Wednesday to ensure fuel supply and student transport were not affected.
General commuters will be diverted to an alternative route for the next five days while the administration works on a longer-term solution.
Residents welcomed the outcome of the talks and expressed hope that the government would honour its commitments and resolve transport issues in the area.
Speaking on the occasion, Imran Mukhlis Wazir warned that if the authorities failed to deliver a timely and effective resolution, protests could be expanded across Wana with the participation of political leaders and the wider public.
