Presence of weapons in Kurram unacceptable, says Barrister Saif

The spokesperson for the provincial government Barrister Mohammad Ali Saif has said that all possible steps would be taken to ensure peace in Kurram district, adding Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided not to tolerate the presence of weapons in the district.
He emphasized that the main highway will not be opened without the surrender of heavy weapons.
Tribal leaders have been urged to take responsibility for this issue and support the government in the process of surrendering weapons to ensure a sustainable resolution of the crisis.
Mr Saif also stated that the use of heavy weapons such as rocket launchers and anti-aircraft guns will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
He further mentioned that the roads will not be opened until the weapons are surrendered, as the presence of weapons increases the risk of bloodshed.
The government will completely dismantle the bunkers used by militants to resolve this issue once and for all, he added.
He also stated that government relief operations are ongoing, with helicopters being used to transport the injured and deliver essential supplies.
There is no issue regarding food shortages, and the provincial government has ensured the supply of wheat.
Dr. Saif finally appealed to the public and local leaders to cooperate with the government to alleviate the difficulties of the people of Kurram and establish lasting peace.
Regarding the tragic deaths of 29 children in Kurram, Barrister Dr. Saif clarified that investigations are ongoing, and his team is reviewing the causes of the incident.
He emphasized that these deaths were not related to the crisis or a shortage of medicines, but rather were a result of natural occurrences, which have been aggregated and presented to the public.
Dr. Saif further pointed out that the spread of misinformation on social media has created confusion among the public, and he urged the media to refrain from broadcasting unverified news.
The Advisor on Information also called on the media to demonstrate responsibility, noting that the spread of false information could lead to increased hatred and further complicate the crisis.
Regarding the relief efforts, the Advisor to Chief Minister for Health, Ihtesham Ali, informed the journalists about the ongoing delivery of medicines despite rumors circulating on social media regarding a shortage.
He confirmed that medicine-laden trucks are still parked at the Commissioner Kohat office. Due to road blockages, medicines are being delivered via the Chief Minister’s helicopter. Medicines worth 124 million rupees were delivered to Parachinar yesterday, and so far, medicines worth 500 million rupees have been delivered.
Today, medicines worth 50 million rupees are being sent to THQ Sadda. Including today’s supplies, emergency medicines and vaccines worth five million rupees have been delivered to Kurram. Since December 4, eight helicopter flights have delivered emergency medicines to DHQ Parachinar.
In addition, 19 injured individuals who required specialized care have been transferred to Peshawar by helicopter. A two-month supply of essential vaccines has also been sent to Kurram.
Today, 2,000 kilograms of medicines were sent via the MI-17 helicopter to THQ Sadda in Lower Kurram. Medicines are being continuously supplied to all BHUs as well. Access to healthcare is a fundamental right of every citizen, and I take full responsibility for the health of every child in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, from Chitral to Waziristan.
The messages circulating in WhatsApp groups under the name of MS are completely false.
The supply of medicines continues today, and loading is ongoing with further supplies being sent. Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur is personally overseeing these operations. Media personnel have been requested to ensure they take our stance into account before broadcasting any news.