A large convoy of 60 vehicles carrying essential food items and vegetables has been dispatched from Tal to Kurram in a bid to alleviate the ongoing shortages facing the region. District Commissioner Hangu, Goher Zaman Wazir, confirmed that the convoy is part of a continued effort to deliver much-needed aid to the people of Kurram, with additional supplies including fruits and medical items.

This initiative follows the announcement that a second convoy, consisting of 40 vehicles, will be leaving later today, aimed at addressing the escalating needs in the region. The convoys are accompanied by strict security measures, with personnel from the Frontier Corps (FC) and local police forces deployed to ensure the safe passage of the supplies.

Earlier, there had been reports that a larger convoy, consisting of 70 vehicles, was expected to depart from Tal toward Parachinar, bringing vital supplies to Upper Kurram. This would be the largest convoy of its kind, addressing the urgent needs of the local population, who have been enduring severe shortages due to the ongoing blockade.

According to official sources, the safety of the convoys is being ensured through comprehensive security measures, and the deliveries are critical to meeting the immediate needs of the population. However, despite these efforts, the region continues to suffer from a severe shortage of fuel, particularly petrol, diesel, and LPG, leaving local residents in increasingly difficult circumstances. With no immediate relief in sight from oil tankers, this shortage has exacerbated the already challenging conditions.

For the past four months, Parachinar and its surrounding villages have been under blockade, leading to significant disruptions in daily life. People in the area have been left without access to basic goods, and the situation is further compounded by the ongoing fuel crisis. In some extreme cases, residents have been forced to walk miles to fetch essential supplies. Tragically, some have even been compelled to transport deceased family members on foot, covering distances of up to 15 kilometers to reach the hospital for burial.

Spokesperson for the provincial government, Barrister Mohammad Ali Saif, confirmed that efforts are underway to improve access to these areas. Measures to dismantle bunkers as part of peace agreements are being implemented in an attempt to ensure safer roads for transportation.

Member of the Provincial Assembly, Ali Hadi Irfani, has called on the government to address violations of the peace agreements, highlighting the worsening conditions and the pressing need for the blockade to end. The situation remains dire for the residents of Kurram, who continue to await a resolution to the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

These efforts are part of a broader initiative to bring much-needed relief to a region that has faced enduring hardship, and the authorities are under increasing pressure to provide both immediate assistance and long-term solutions.