Aug 3, 2024
Pakistan’s Parachinar in Peril: Sectarian Strife and Quest for Peace
“Crisis in Parachinar is influenced by both domestic and international factors with roots in deep-seated mistrust between Sunnis and Shias, coupled with the influx of weapons during the Afghan Jihad” Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi* Nestled in the picturesque, mountainous border area of Pakistan, Parachinar is the capital of Kurram Agency, the only tribal region in Pakistan with a significant Shia…