The tribal conflict in Kurram District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa persists, resulting in 124 deaths and 178 injuries over ten days. Communication blackouts, halted trade, and stranded judicial officials point to disruption.

Fresh skirmishes resulted in 12 fatalities and 18 injuries, with gunfire reported in both upper and lower parts of the district, according to local officials. The conflict originally erupted last week when a convoy of passenger vehicles was attacked in Lower Kurram, leaving more than 40 dead, reported by Dawn.

Decades of violent clashes in Kurram, often driven by land disputes, have led to thousands of deaths. The region remains highly sensitive due to its sectarian dynamics, the presence of militant groups,

The unrest began when a convoy of passenger vehicles was attacked in Lower Kurram last week, resulting in the deaths of over 45 Shia travellers, reported The Indian Express. On Thursday, firefights were reported in areas such as Jalmay,