The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has initiated the delivery of essential medicines to Parachinar via helicopter, addressing the severe shortage caused by road closures due to ongoing unrest in Kurram district.
During the 18th cabinet meeting held on December 2, Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur presided over a briefing on the escalating situation in Kurram. Concerned about the dwindling supply of medicines in the region, the chief minister directed the use of a helicopter to transport the necessary medical supplies.
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According to officials, the blockage of key routes led to a critical shortage of essential medicines in Parachinar. The government has assured that along with medicines, food supplies will also be airlifted. Authorities emphasized that the situation is gradually stabilizing, with a complete ceasefire now in effect:
"We are restoring peace in the area, and the roads will be reopened soon. Judges and their families have already been safely evacuated."
The ongoing crisis traces back to the tragic events of November 21, when armed assailants ambushed a convoy of passenger vehicles on the Peshawar-Parachinar Highway near Mandori Char Khel and Uchat areas. The attack resulted in the deaths of 45 people, including women and children.
On November 24, Barrister Saif, provincial advisor and head of the government peace jirga, visited Parachinar and announced that the rival tribes had agreed to a seven-day ceasefire. They also committed to exchanging prisoners and returning the bodies of the deceased.
Despite these agreements, clashes persisted, leaving a devastating toll. To date, the conflict has claimed the lives of 130 individuals and injured 186 others. The provincial government remains committed to restoring peace, with ongoing operations to stabilize the region.
