The government has dismissed the reports of protester deaths as "false and fabricated."

Sectarian violence has continued to escalate in Pakistan’s northwestern Kurram district.

The operations, conducted in the Bannu and Khyber districts, also resulted in the deaths of eight militants, Pakistani military officials.

Authorities have not issued an official statement on the incident, and no group has claimed responsibility.

The move comes amid growing tensions between Sharif’s government and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.

A more stable measure, gross value added (GVA), also reflected the slowdown, rising by 5.6%, down from 6.8% in the.

Baloch said the Ministry of Interior would soon release details about Afghan citizens allegedly participating in the protests.

Local residents expressed relief as cleanup crews worked to clear smashed vehicles and debris left behind by the protests.