KURRAM: Four people were killed when a mortar shell fired from unknown direction hit a place where youngsters were playing in Torghar area of central Kurram district on Saturday afternoon.

According to police sources, some spectators were enjoying a game played by youngsters in Torghar area of central Kurram when the mortar shell exploded with a bang.

As a result, Hamid, Riaz, Ayaz and Irfan were killed on the spot.

After the incident, the local people staged a demonstration, and demanded that the government conduct an inquiry into the incident and take action against those held responsible.

Published in Dawn, June 23rd, 2025

Opinion

Editorial

Petrol shock
Updated 08 Mar, 2026

Petrol shock

With oil markets bracing for more volatility, more price shocks are inevitable in the coming weeks.
Women’s Day
08 Mar, 2026

Women’s Day

IT is a simple truth: societies progress when women are able to shape them. Yet the struggle for equality has never...
Rescuing hockey
08 Mar, 2026

Rescuing hockey

PAKISTAN hockey is back to where it should be. Years of misses came to an end on Friday with a long-awaited...
Limiting the damage
Updated 07 Mar, 2026

Limiting the damage

Govt plan to revive a range of Covid-era steps reflect a recognition that early restraint can limit disruptive interventions.
Diplomatic option
07 Mar, 2026

Diplomatic option

WITH Operation Ghazab lil Haq underway for over a week now, Pakistan has demonstrated that it can take firm action...
Polio, again
07 Mar, 2026

Polio, again

ANOTHER child has fallen victim to polio, this time in Sindh. The National Institute of Health this week confirmed...