The Asian Age

15 killed in Pak clash of tribals

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Peshawar: At least 15 people were killed and 42 others hurt during clashes between warring Tori and Para Chamkani tribes over a land dispute in Kurram tribal district, northwest Pakistan over the last four days. Local administra­tive officials, tribal elders and parliament members are in the battle zone to arrange ceasefire between the two groups. The army and the administra­tion officials are trying to evacuate tribesmen from the trenches. The officials engaged in ceasefire are hopeful to end the conflict by Thursday.

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