Five days after a peace agreement was signed, supply convoys to Parachinar are still waiting for clearance. Twenty-nine trucks loaded with goods remain stranded at the Tull Kent compound. Meanwhile, 51 trucks have already returned to Peshawar.
Last night, a rocket was fired at a village. Fortunately, no casualties were reported.
The district administration is working to secure the Kurram Highway. Negotiations with local tribal leaders are ongoing in Thal. Officials assure that relief supplies will be dispatched once security arrangements on the Parachinar Highway are finalized.
For 94 days, the main road connecting Kurram district to other regions has remained closed. This blockade has created a dire situation for Parachinar city and over 100 villages in Upper Kurram. Residents are struggling to survive. Food supplies are scarce, and starvation is a growing threat. Local vegetables like onions and tomatoes are no longer available. Potatoes are selling for an alarming Rs550 per kilogram.
The president of the trade union reported that warehouses, shops, and business centers are empty. Most establishments are closed. Civil society organizations have disclosed that 147 children have died due to a lack of medicine and proper healthcare. Hospitals are overwhelmed, with long queues for basic medications such as paracetamol and ibuprofen.
The medical union president stated that outpatient services are no longer available. Pharmacies are completely out of stock. The fuel shortage has worsened the situation. Without petrol and diesel, public transport has stopped. ATMs and mobile networks are non-functional, cutting off communication for residents.
Despite the enforcement of Section 144, gatherings and protests continue in Kurram district. Tribal elders from the Turi community expressed frustration. They criticized the government for failing to reopen the road even after the peace agreement. Starvation and neglect are devastating the region, yet government efforts remain inadequate.
