- The number of injured reached 151 over 8 days.
- The Peshawar-Parachinar highway is closed.
- Internet and mobile services suspended.
KURRAM: The ongoing clashes in Kurram district have claimed three more lives, taking the death toll to 110 in the last eight days, despite a recent ceasefire agreement.
The number of injured now stands at 151, as violence persists in the region.
According to the district administration, the Peshawar-Parachinar main road remains closed for the eighth consecutive day, disrupting daily life and commercial activities.
Kurram Deputy Commissioner Javedullah Mehsud confirmed that the road closure has also disrupted trade on the Kharlachi border with Afghanistan, further exacerbating the economic impact on the region.
Additionally, due to the tense situation, internet and mobile phone services have been suspended, causing serious hardship for residents, limiting their access to essential communications and services.
As of Thursday, the death toll from the clashes had reached 107, with five additional deaths and nine injuries despite claims of a ceasefire agreement.
A 10-day truce was negotiated earlier in the week, but intermittent violence made it ineffective.
The recent episode of clashes began eight days ago with ambushes against two separate convoys under police escort, leaving 52 dead on November 21. Since then, violence between the warring factions has intensified, with police struggling to maintain control.
The closure of the main highway has not only disrupted local transportation but also caused a complete suspension of trade with Afghanistan, especially at the Kharlachi border. Meanwhile, the district administration is working hard to enforce the ceasefire.
Deputy Commissioner Javedullah Mehsud said efforts were underway, with a jirga of elders from Hangu, Orakzai and Kohat engaging both sides to secure a truce. “The parties have agreed to a ceasefire and steps are being taken to end the clashes,” he said.
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan recorded 79 deaths in the region between July and October this year, highlighting continued instability.
Previous mediation efforts, including a seven-day truce negotiated by provincial officials earlier this month, were unsuccessful.
A high-level delegation, including KP chief secretary Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry and IGP Akhtar Hayat Gandapur, had also negotiated a ceasefire last weekend, but violence resumed soon after.