KP governor wants quick relief for Kurram affected people

PESHAWAR: Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Friday called for prompt relief measures for the affectees of the Kurram district hoping that the provincial government would not remain indifferent to the situation there.

He made these remarks during an online session with overseas Pakistanis on “Parachinar Humanitarian Relief,” organised by Sehar International, Peace Network, and IMI International, said an official statement issued here.

The session included participants from the United States, Canada, Dubai, Kuwait, Sharjah, London, Frankfurt, and other Central Asian and European countries.The governor highlighted ongoing relief efforts in Kurram, stating that medicines were being provided, and the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) was distributing food and essential items to internally displaced persons daily.

“Tents have been provided to the displaced families, but the role of the National Disaster Management Authority has been disappointing, with only 75 tents sent,” he lamented.He criticized the KP government saying that it remained criminally silent on Kurram’s plight. “It did not even offer prayers in the provincial assembly for the martyrs of Kurram,” he deplored.

The governor emphasized the urgency of reopening blocked roads and urged the federal government to send utility store trucks to Kurram immediately after road access is restored to address food shortages and provide affordable supplies.

He thanked the session organizers, including Sehar International Chairman Allama Qaiser Abbas, IMI International Chairman Dr Wajid Rizvi, and social activist Mustahsin, acknowledging their efforts to support Pakistan from abroad.

“Your compassion and commitment to the oppressed people of Kurram are commendable,” he

added, calling for their continued collaboration.The session concluded with a decision to form a relief committee under the governor’s supervision, comprising representatives from the Governor’s House, PRCS, and an Overseas Relief Committee.

This committee will accelerate relief efforts and ensure the provision of essential facilities in Kurram.Participants and organizers praised the governor for his proactive role during this crisis, describing his efforts as exemplary and deeply appreciated.

The governor also announced plans to engage the Sindh government for additional support for Kurram’s victims.Meanwhile, under the directives of governor, the PRCS for Merged Districts on Friday organized a medical camp at Bagan in Lower Kurram for the affectees.

The camp, conducted in collaboration with the district administration and District Health Lower and Central Kurram, provided free medical check-ups and medicines to patients.PRCS Merged Districts Chairman, Imran Wazir, stated that antibiotics for pneumonia prevention in children and top-grade allergy medicines were distributed at the camp.

The medical camp was supported by a team of specialists, including Dr Amjad Khan, Dr Jalal, Dr Khalid Gul, Dr Waheed, and Dr Hasina Akbar.Assistant Commissioner Lower Kurram Hafeez Ullah also visited the camp. A total of 1,002 outpatient cases were handled during the camp, benefiting residents of Bagan, Talo, Konj, Badshah Kot, and nearby areas.