KURRAM: A convoy of 25 trucks carrying essential supplies arrived in Parachinar on Tuesday, marking the second such delivery since the partial reopening of the Thall-Parachinar road last week.
The prolonged closure of the road after deadly clashes left residents struggling for basic necessities and facing severe hardships.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif informed federal cabinet members that the situation in Kurram had shown significant improvement, with some security pickets removed and the supply of essential items restored.
“All stakeholders will maintain peace,” he said, adding that such incidents would never happen again.
“Bunkers, which were once established, have been demolished,” he said, adding that food and other supplies were being delivered to the residents of the district.
Kurram Deputy Commissioner Ashfaq Ahmed told Dawn the authorities were taking steps to provide relief to the district.
“Twenty-five trucks have successfully reached Parachinar after departing from Thall in Hangu,” he said.
However, 20 other trucks could not depart due to pending clearance. He assured that efforts were underway to dispatch the remaining vehicles and to ensure the safety of the Thall-Parachinar road under a phased peace accord implementation.
Residents expressed frustration over the limited relief. Haji Abid, a resident, said the small convoy of 25 trucks was inadequate after weeks of delays.
“Thousands of people poured out of their homes to purchase supplies, but the prolonged waiting and insufficient trucks are causing more trouble,” he said.
