Residents of Tirah have raised serious concerns regarding the management and distribution of funds allocated for the recent winter relocation of families from the region, with questions emerging about the fate of nearly four billion rupees reportedly set aside for assistance.
Approximately 19,000 families, totaling around 90,000 individuals, temporarily relocated due to seasonal winter conditions. While the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government announced compensation packages to support affected families, reports indicate that most residents bore the cost of transportation, food, and temporary accommodation themselves. Families in Bara have reportedly been living in their own homes, spending their own money to sustain themselves during the winter movement.
Residents are now asking why they have not received the per-family assistance promised by the provincial government, and how the nearly four billion rupees allocated for the relocation were actually disbursed. Further concerns have been raised regarding potential inflation of beneficiary numbers in official records. While the actual affected population is estimated at 90,000 individuals, government registration reportedly lists 115,000 people. Observers allege that the discrepancy of 25,000 names may have been used to divert funds, raising serious questions about transparency and accountability in the distribution process.
This situation has generated widespread public frustration. What should have been a routine seasonal transition has instead become a source of confusion, mistrust, and financial hardship, exacerbated by administrative inefficiencies and alleged mismanagement of public funds. Local advocates and analysts are calling for an immediate audit of the funds allocated for Tirah’s winter relocation, transparent disbursement of compensation to legitimate beneficiaries, and a thorough investigation into potential misuse of resources.
The public’s demand is clear: accountability, transparency, and timely delivery of support to families who bore the cost of relocation themselves. Without prompt action, confidence in government programs and trust among residents risk further erosion.
