Over the last eight days 110 people have been killed in confrontations in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region. Three more persons have been murdered in the ongoing war in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province’s Kurram region. As a result, 110 people have died and 151 have been injured in the battles during the last eight days. Violence in Kurram persists despite a ceasefire agreement between the warring sides.
Over the last eight days : The Peshawar-Parachinar road is still closed for the ninth day in a row, according to the Kurram administration, which is interfering with daily living and business operations.
The shutdown of the Peshawar-Parachinar route has also stopped trade at the Kharlachi border, which is next to Afghanistan, according to Javedullah Mehsud, the Deputy Commissioner of Kurram.
Locals have been greatly inconvenienced by the suspension of internet and mobile phone services due to the stressful situation. Emergency services and communication have been scarce.
Thursday saw five fatalities and nine injuries in spite of a ceasefire deal. As a result, there were 107 people killed in the fighting that day, and by Friday, there were 110 people dead.
Armed clashes between Shia and Sunni Muslims have been going on for decades in the Kurram district, which is close to Afghanistan. Over the last eight days…
Following a covert attack on two passenger convoys under police escort on November 21 that left 52 people dead, the most recent round of violence started eight days ago. From there, the violence escalated, and the cops are having difficulty controlling the situation.
The warring factions agreed to a 10-day ceasefire earlier in the week. But the truce hasn’t worked because of the ongoing fighting.
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan reports that between July and October of this year, 79 individuals have been slain in the region’s strife. A seven-day ceasefire agreement was reached earlier this month as provincial officials tried to mediate a settlement between the warring factions. But in the end, it was unable to be implemented. Over the last eight days…
