A relief operation launched by the Pakistan Army to support the local population and restore normal life in Tirah has been continuing uninterrupted for several days.
As part of the operation, multiple vehicles stranded due to heavy snowfall were safely recovered and shifted to secure locations.
Despite severe weather conditions and communication challenges, officers and personnel of the Pakistan Army and FC are personally overseeing the relief efforts.
The affected families are being provided with essential supplies, including food, blankets, and emergency medical care.
Due to the Pakistan Army’s timely and professional response, key ground communication routes in the area have been successfully restored.
Local residents have praised the security forces for their effective relief measures carried out under extremely challenging weather conditions.
Reports of Tirah Valley being evacuated on Army orders baseless: Ministry of Information
The government has taken notice of misleading reports claiming that Tirah Valley is being evacuated on orders of the armed forces, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said.
The ministry said these claims are baseless, malicious, and being spread for specific purposes.
The aim of such rumours is to create fear among the public, spread false information against security institutions, and serve personal or political interests.
The federal government or the armed forces have not issued any order to evacuate Tirah Valley, the ministry clarified.
Law enforcement agencies carry out operations against terrorist elements based only on intelligence information.
During such operations, full care is taken to ensure that the lives of peaceful civilians are not affected.
There is no need for, and no evacuation or migration of the population is being carried out, the ministry said.
It is also noteworthy that local residents have themselves expressed concern about the presence of militants and want peace and stability in Tirah.
The government has rejected reports claiming that people in Tirah Valley are being evacuated on army orders.
According to the Ministry of Information, these claims are baseless and misleading, aimed at spreading fear among the public.
Neither the government nor the armed forces has issued any order for evacuation.
Law enforcement agencies are only carrying out operations against terrorist elements, and full care is taken to ensure that civilians are not affected.
The government clarified that no citizen is being forced to relocate or migrate, and all measures are being taken within the framework of the law.
