Pakistan Sectarian Clashes Lead to Seven-Day Truce

• Pakistani officials announced a seven-day truce after sectarian gunfights in northwest Kurram district killed 82 people and wounded 156 more.

• Kurram, near Afghanistan’s border, has a large Shia population, leading to decades-long clashes.

• Both sides agreed to a seven-day ceasefire, exchange of prisoners, and return of bodies.

• Efforts are underway to return up to 20 missing people.

• The ceasefire deal came after talks with the Shia and Sunni communities.