Kurram authorities have issued orders to reopen the schools in the district after days of tribal clashes which claimed of over 100 lives.
Kurram experienced intense clashes for 12 consecutive days, causing disruptions to daily life, closing of schools and colleges and roads blockade.
To halt the ongoing reprisal attacks in the region, authorities held a
jirga to negotiate and bring an end to the clashes. By the combined efforts of authorities and tribe elders, a ceasefire established in the region.
Kurram Deputy Commissioner Javedullah Mahsud confirmed that educational institutions resumed operations following a ceasefire negotiated by a jirga. He added that internet services have also been restored in the region.
Despite the ceasefire the primary highway connecting Parachinar in upper Kurram to Peshawar is yet closed and not accessible for traffic. According to local sources, the road has only been used intermittently, with convoys permitted on just 10 out of the past 50 days. The closure has led to severe shortages of food and other essential supplies in the region.
As of ceasefire effect the rival factions have vacated the trenches. DC Mahsud stated that the trenches are now under the control of security forces and police. However, lasting peace remains uncertain as tensions persist.
