Kurram District is grappling with a worsening humanitarian crisis as tensions persist, leaving over a hundred villages cut off from vital supplies of food and medicine due to the ongoing closure of the main highway.
Efforts by the Kohat Jirga to resolve the conflict have yet to produce significant results. While one faction has shown a willingness to surrender weapons, the opposing side has requested more time for deliberations. Despite ongoing talks, no agreement has been reached on reopening the crucial highway, leaving thousands of residents in distress.
District administration officials remain hopeful that a resolution may emerge from today’s Grand Jirga meeting. However, the ongoing delay in finding a solution has only deepened the crisis.
Protests have intensified, with demonstrations held in five locations, including the Parachinar Press Club. Protesters are voicing their frustration over the severe impact of the blockade, with reports indicating that over a hundred children have tragically died due to the lack of medical care. Patients with chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension are also struggling to access necessary treatment.
Residents are calling for immediate action from authorities to address the escalating humanitarian crisis and restore access to essential services in the region.
