Gunmen in northwestern Pakistan opened fire on passenger vehicles in the Kurram tribal district, resulting in the death of at least 38 people and injuries to 29. Among the victims were a woman and a child. The ongoing tensions between Shia and Sunni Muslims over a land dispute in the area bordering Afghanistan have been cited as a possible motive for the attack. Local resident Ziarat Hussain mentioned that armed men targeted two convoys of passenger vehicles traveling between Peshawar and Parachinar. No group has claimed responsibility for the incident. President Asif Ali Zardari condemned the attack in a statement, calling it a major tragedy with a potential for the death toll to rise. The chief secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry, confirmed the casualty numbers and expressed concern over the situation. This incident underscores the ongoing security challenges in the region and the need for continued efforts to maintain peace and stability.
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At least 38 people killed as gunmen target passenger vehicles in Pakistan
