More than 80 people were injured in the ongoing conflict. Area roads, markets, schools and colleges are closed.
46 death in Shia-Sunni clashes in Pakistan The conflict started eight days ago in the Kurram district of the country’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, near the border with Afghanistan.
Local authorities said more than 80 people were injured in the ongoing conflict. Area roads, markets, schools and colleges are closed.
The government and other nations have made many efforts to stop this conflict. But it didn’t work. There are still reports of shelling in different areas.
The regional government is in regular contact with the local council leaders of the tribes.
Kurram has seen a series of clashes between Shias and Sunnis in recent years. Also in July, there was a dispute between them over land. Several people died in the conflict.
Kurram district is mainly a tourist area. Hotels are being built in different areas of this district for tourists. Due to increasing demand for land, land related disputes are also increasing. The main reason for this recent conflict is the land dispute.
Pakistan is a Sunni-dominated country. Only 15 percent of the total population here are Shia Muslims. They complain that they are sometimes subjected to violence and discord.
