A second convoy carrying essential food supplies has been dispatched from Tal to Kurram, according to the spokesperson for the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
The convoy consists of around 45 cargo vehicles from local traders, transporting crucial items such as flour, ghee, sugar, and other daily necessities.
The spokesperson assured that stringent security measures have been put in place for the convoy's safe passage to Kurram, ensuring the timely delivery of these vital supplies to the region.
Lawmaker raises concerns over insufficient aid
MNA Hamid Hussain has expressed concern over the inadequacy of relief efforts in the region, stating that 45 trucks are insufficient to cater to the needs of the district's millions of residents.
He urged for arrangements to be made to bring over 100 vehicles filled with supplies to the area, emphasizing that the relief materials being brought today are not enough to meet the demand.
During his remarks, MNA Hamid Hussain highlighted the dire situation, stating, "People are dying from hunger and lack of medical treatment."
He called for the resumption of helicopter services to deliver vital medicines to the region, stressing the need for immediate action to address the critical shortage of supplies and healthcare.