A large protest took place in Kurram on Thursday in response to the extended closure of roads leading to the district.
Kurram Deputy Commissioner Javedullah Mehsud explained that the roads were closed for security reasons following attacks on passenger vehicles on October 12.
In recent months, violent tribal and sectarian conflicts have claimed multiple lives in the district.
The main Thall-Parachinar Road has now been shut for three weeks, leading to severe shortages of food, medicine, and other essential items for the district’s population of over 500,000.
On Thursday, locals, including children and people of all ages, began a march from Parachinar, the district headquarters, as all educational institutions in the area remained closed.
Tribal leaders Jalal Bangash and Agha Tajammul Hussain, speaking to the media, highlighted that the highway’s closure has left the community isolated for nearly a month, forcing them to protest after waiting 27 days.
The leaders clarified that the march was not directed against any specific tribe or sect, but rather to demand the government’s accountability in ensuring security for the people.