Parachinar (Pashto: پاړه چنار; Urdu: پاڑہ چنار) is a city and the capital of the Kurram District in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

Jan 10, 2025 · The article analyzes the persistent cycle of violence in Parachinar, Pakistan, where sectarian tensions, tribal land disputes, and terrorist activity create an interlocking crisis.

Aug 24, 2023 · Nestled in the mountainous, scenic, border area of Pakistan, Parachinar is the capital of Kurram city, the only tribal agency in Pakistan with a significant Shia population.

Sep 10, 2025 · Although the Thall-Parachinar Road is now open under military protection, tensions remain high. The people of Parachinar still live in fear, and mutual distrust between sects continues.

Explore the origins and impacts of the Parachinar incident, both past and present, and see how Pakistan Sweet Home supports affected orphans.

Jan 1, 2025 · By Khalid Khan Peshawar, Pakistan: The siege of Parachinar has entered its 87th day, plunging the region into a humanitarian crisis as severe shortages of food and medicine persist. The …

Dec 22, 2024 · The sectarian strife in Parachinar, initially rooted in land disputes, has escalated into deadly confrontations. Over the years, several major incidents have underscored the gravity of the …

Dec 19, 2024 · Parachinar is the capital of Kurram District, located in Pakistan’s tribal regions bordering Afghanistan. It is unique for its significant Shia population, primarily the Turi and Shia Bangash …

Mar 20, 2025 · Parachinar has always held regional and national importance, even before the emergence of Pakistan. It is located in the Kurram Valley, one of the oldest trade routes connecting …

Dec 14, 2024 · The town of Parachinar, located in the Kurram Valley of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, is one of the most wretched locations continually affected by sectarian violence in the …