Parachinar ( پاڑاچنار) is the capital of
Kurram Agency, FATA (Federally Administered Tribal Areas) of Pakistan.
It is about 290 km west of the capital, Islamabad. It is situated on a neck of
Pakistani territory south of Peshawar, that juts into Paktia Province and
is the closest point to Kabul.
Administration
The administration in the Agency
is run by the Political Agents and in the special areas attached to the
districts by the respective Deputy Commissioners. read more..
Jirga
Jirga is the customary judicial institution in
which the cases are tried, rewards and punishments are inflicted. The use of
Jirga is from the outset, read more..
Tribes
Kurram is divided into three
distinct areas of Lower, Upper and FR Kurram. The Upper Kurram is the most
populated part of the Agency and inhibited
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