[Today's Prayer] Bloodshed between tribes over land issues in Pakistan... "At least 36 dead"

At least 36 people have died as bloodshed between tribes of different Islamic sects over land issues has continued for several days in Pakistan, Indian news agency PTI and others reported on the 27th (local time).

According to the report, clashes between Sunni and Shiite tribes began on the 21st in the Kurram area of ​​Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province in northwestern Pakistan, near the border with Afghanistan.

As clashes continued with heavy weapons such as mortars being used, at least 36 people have died and more than 80 have been injured on both sides as of the previous day, the sixth day.

The clashes have spread to areas other than Kurram.

Local residents claim that the actual number of casualties is higher.

The provincial government and tribal elders from both sides have attempted to mediate to end the conflict, but the local police said that the situation is not favorable.

The clashes have reportedly caused schools in the area to close and roads to be blocked, leaving some residents struggling with food, fuel and other basic necessities.

In July, clashes between tribes continued for a week in Kurram, killing at least 50 people and injuring 225, PTI reported.

Tribal clashes are common in the mountainous northwestern region of Pakistan.

In Pakistan, where the Sunni majority population is present, minority Shiites and believers of other religions have long been known to face discrimination and violence.

Source: Yonhap News

So also, when we were underage, we were in slavery under the elemental spiritual forces of the world. But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship. Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” (Galatians 4:3-6)

We hear news that the peoples of Pakistan are divided and clashing, losing precious lives and groaning.

Jesus, who loves all the peoples of Pakistan,

Please take pity on Pakistan and have mercy on them at this time.

Please save Pakistan, which is in a vain conflict, deceived by the spirit of false Islam,

considering lies as truth and trying to keep them!

Precious lives are being lost in a futile war.

May the Word of Jesus, the Truth, be proclaimed and widely spread throughout the land and to the people of Pakistan, so that Pakistan may now be led to Jesus the Savior!

May no more precious lives be wasted or lost in vain, and may countless people arise to obtain and to preach on the eternal life that Jesus gives!

May you pour out upon Pakistan the faith to believe in Jesus, who is the Son of God and the only Savior! Let the entire land and peoples of Pakistan now cast off their bondage of slavery to the world, in the name of Jesus,and enjoy the blessing of becoming sons of God in Christ Jesus through faith!

May God send the Spirit of His Son to all peoples of Pakistan that they may come to God calling Him “Abba, Father” in Christ Jesus!