...Smallest of the agencies in FATA. The Agency administration is located in Khar. Bajaur is inhabited almost exclusively by Tarkani Pashtuns, which are divided into multiple bickering subtribes. Its 52 km border border with Afghanistan's Kunar Province makes it of strategic importance to Pakistain's strategic depth...A ceremony to this effect was held here the other day on the premises of the institute attended by Bajaur political agent Mohammad Yaha Akhunzada, Commandant Bajaur Scouts Col Mir Amir Ali and bigwigs of security forces and local administration.
On the occasion, Amir Ali said different vocational skills were imparted to the former snuffies during the 10-week-long training. He said peace and government writ were fully restored across the agency as the force had eliminated snuffies in the region.
Yaha Akhunzada hoped that the graduates would play a vital role in keeping peace in their respective areas.
The former snuffies on the occasion took oath that they would live peacefully and won't take part in any anti-social and anti-government activities in future. They also vowed to support the security forces and the administration in keeping writ of the government in the region.