PESHAWAR: The food shortage in Kurram district continues to persist as citizens have urged the government to send at least 500 truckloads of essential supplies to address the crisis. According to the district administration on Wednesday, various measures are being taken to implement all clauses of the peace agreement. it said, so far, 10 bunkers have been demolished in Lower Kurram. However, despite government efforts to supply food and essential items to Kurram and Parachinar, the shortage persists. Officials reported that 313 trucks carrying food supplies have already reached Parachinar, yet the demand remains unmet. Residents have now demanded an additional 500 trucks of essential supplies to ease the crisis. The scarcity of food has left the public in distress, with citizens desperately searching for flour and cooking oil but returning empty-handed. Vegetables and fruits are also in short supply. Locals stated that after three months, only five fuel tankers arrived, leading to long queues at petrol pumps. There is also a severe shortage of medicines. Official sources have hinted at a possible convoy of vehicles heading from Tall to Parachinar soon to address the crisis. APP
