September 02, 2008	Tuesday	Ramazan 1, 1429

PARACHINAR, Sept 1: Six tribes of Lower Kurram declared a ceasefire on Monday after nine people were killed and 26 injured in sporadic clashes between Turi and Bangash tribes.

The tribes, Bangash, Mangal, Para Chamkani, Zaidashat, Ali Sherzai and Maqbal, announced the ceasefire after a meeting with political administration officials in Sadda. The Turi tribe had announced a ceasefire a few days ago in reverence for Ramazan.

Earlier in the day, a lashkar formed by the Turis claimed to have taken control of Bagzai, the headquarters of the Bangash tribe, and adjoining Char Dewar and Jelamay areas. The death toll in fierce clashes since Sunday rose to 104 with 226 people having suffered injuries.

The injured have been admitted to hospitals in Doaba, Tall, Hangu, Sadda and Parachinar.

The hospitals are reported to be facing problems because of a shortage of medicines.