KURRAM: The ongoing clashes in District Kurram have claimed three more lives, raising the death toll to 110 over the past 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 main Peshawar-Parachinar highway remains closed for the eighth consecutive day, disrupting daily life and trade activities.
The Deputy Commissioner of Kurram, Javedullah Mehsud, confirmed that the road closure has also halted trade at 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 severe difficulties for residents, limiting their access to communication and essential services.
On Thursday, the death toll in the clashes had reached 107, with five additional fatalities and nine injuries reported despite claims of a ceasefire deal.
A 10-day truce was brokered earlier in the week, but intermittent violence has rendered it ineffective.
The recent episode of clashes began eight days ago with ambushes on two separate convoys under police escort, resulting in 52 deaths on November 21. Since then, violence between the warring factions has escalated, with police struggling to maintain control.
