K-P works on 'mutually acceptable' Kurram solution

CM says he is aware of challenges faced by people, urges support from locals

PESHAWAR:

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has said that his government is fully aware of the challenges faced by the people of Kurram during these difficult times.

He stated that K-P is utilising all available resources to mitigate their hardships and provide relief. He added that efforts are underway to resolve the issues in Kurram as quickly as possible, and it is hoped that peace and normalcy will soon return to the area.

The CM further stated that the government is making every possible effort to find a peaceful and mutually acceptable resolution to the crisis.

He urged all stakeholders and local elders to support the government's peace initiatives for the betterment of the region.

The CM remarked that ensuring the safety of citizens' lives and property, as well as maintaining law and order, remained the provincial government's top priority and responsibility.

In view of the difficulties faced by residents of District Kurram with regard to transport due to road closure, the K-P government launched a helicopter service to provide air transport to the people of Kurram. So far, 613 individuals have been able to use the provincial government-owned MI-17 helicopter.

On Thursday, the provincial government's MI-17 helicopter conducted six flights to Kurram, transporting a total of 145 individuals.

During the first flight, 29 passengers were transported from Peshawar to Parachinar. In the second flight, 31 passengers were flown from Parachinar to Kohat. The third flight carried 10 individuals and a body from Kohat to Parachinar. Similarly, the fourth flight transported 31 passengers from Parachinar to Kohat.

The fifth flight carried five passengers from Kohat to Parachinar, while the final flight of the day transported 39 individuals, including eight children, from Parachinar to Peshawar.