Rival sectarian groups agree to seven-day ceasefire in Pakistan
Briefly

The violence between Sunni and Shia groups in Kurram escalated dramatically, resulting in the deaths of over 30 individuals, prompting officials to intervene with a ceasefire.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Law Minister emphasized that after agreeing to a truce, it would be essential to address the underlying issues contributing to the sectarian violence.
Muhammad Ali Saif indicated that both sectarian groups have consented to a seven-day ceasefire, aimed at curbing clashes and allowing for prisoner exchanges and body recoveries.
The conflict in Kurram district has deep roots in a longstanding land dispute, with recent violence igniting due to targeted attacks on civilian convoys.
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