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Tirah Valley : 23 people were killed in a blast

Tirah Valley : 23 people were killed in a blast

At least 23 people were killed in a blast in Pakistan’s Tirah Valley (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa). Tirah Valley is a mountainous region and tribal stronghold historically known for resistance to external control. Noted for fertile valleys, terraced agriculture, and as a hub of militant activity in recent decades.
Located in Lies in Khyber District and Orakzai District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan. Positioned between Khyber Pass and Khanki Valley.
Neighbouring Nations: Close to the Afghanistan–Pakistan border, making it strategically sensitive. Serves as a corridor between South Asia and Central Asia, historically contested by Mughals, British, and modern Pakistan.