Critical supplies reach ravaged Kurram

Saif says tribal elders must surrender heavy arms, dismantle bunkers

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PESHAWAR:

As critical supplies land in Kurram to provide much-needed relief for people of the war-ravaged region, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister's Adviser on Information Barrister Dr Saif has said that it is essential for both sides to surrender their heavy weapons and dismantle bunkers.

Saif met representatives from the Kurram Grand Jirga to discuss the ongoing challenges facing the district, the developments of the gathering, and the broader peace process.

During the meeting, Dr Saif underscored the critical need to remove heavy weaponry in Kurram to pave the way for lasting peace.

He called for the elimination of anti-aircraft weapons, missiles, RPGs, and other heavy artillery, stressing that such measures are essential to ensure stability. The adviser also emphasised that dismantling bunkers is a prerequisite to achieve a peaceful environment. He further pointed out that the main roads in the region could not be opened to public traffic until the return of heavy weapons and the destruction of bunkers were addressed.

Critical supplies reach Kurram

On the instructions of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, the third consignment of essential medicines was delivered to Kurram via helicopter on Tuesday to address the shortage of emergency medicines.

According to details, a stock of medicines sufficient for two months was transported to Kurram using the provincial government's MI-17 helicopter. The medicines, valued at Rs12.4 million, include emergency drugs and vaccines.

Due to the closure of ground routes caused by tensions, the CM provided his helicopter to ensure the supply of essential medicines to the area. So far, emergency medicines worth Rs200 million have been delivered to Kurram via helicopter.

The CM's adviser on health and the department's provincial secretary will be overseeing the medicine supply to the battle-ravaged district.

Edhi arrives

Also reaching the conflict zone with critical supplies was Abdul Sattar Edhi Foundation Chairman Faisal Abdul Sattar Edhi, after three days of efforts. His visit was made ;possible after approvals from Pakistan Prime Minister Mian Shehbaz Sharif and Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi.