According to the district administration, a second convoy of 45 cargo vehicles left Tal cantonment today (Tuesday), carrying essential supplies to Karam district.
This convoy is carrying important goods including flour, ghee, sugar and medicines to various areas of Kurram like Parachinar, Bushehra, Alizai and other affected areas.
The authorities have taken strict security measures to ensure the safe delivery of these important goods.
According to the district administration, the supply of medicines and essential goods to the affected areas is expected to alleviate the shortage to some extent.
Along with these essential items, the convoy also included goods bought by local merchants, who had been waiting for the transport for several days. This marks the continuation of efforts by the authorities to address the shortage of supplies in Kurram, with the convoy now entering Lower Kurram under close watch by security forces.
Officials added that apart from this convoy, there are still several vehicles in Hangu and other areas for which arrangements will be made to deliver goods to Karam.
Last week, a separate convoy of 40 trucks successfully delivered essential supplies. Adviser to the Chief Minister on Information and Public Relations, Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif highlighted that the purpose of these operations is to provide relief to the affected population. According to Saif, convoys were dispatched to areas like Bagan and Parachinar.
Barrister Saif further explained that these efforts were made possible through negotiations facilitated by the Grand Jirga, Karam Aman Committee and local peace groups.
These negotiations resulted in an agreement to lift blockades and allow the transport of aid supplies. He emphasized the importance of cooperation for long-term stability in the region and appreciated the cooperation of local elders in peace-building.
The provincial government has started implementing measures to restore peace, including dismantling bunkers in Lower Kurram as part of the Kohat Peace Accord. During joint operations by the police and security forces, bunkers in areas like Khar Kali and Balash Khel were removed using explosives and air support.
These measures were in line with the 14-point agreement reached by tribal elders.
However, the situation remains alarming. The situation in Parachinar continues to deteriorate due to the closure of travel routes that have been closed for 100 days following a wave of tribal violence. Due to which there has been severe shortage of food, medicines and other essential items.
Social activist Mir Afzal Khan urged the government to reopen the roads immediately, noting that the closures remain two weeks after the peace accord, adding to the struggle of Upper Karam residents. He demanded immediate steps to alleviate the sufferings of the local population.
The restive region has been in the spotlight for months now as a recent spate of tribal violence in the district has claimed more than 130 lives and left scores injured, before it lasted nearly 50 days earlier this month. After ongoing negotiations, an agreement was finally reached to end hostilities. Tribal elders